Trichodynia, often called scalp dysesthesia, is a condition marked by discomfort or pain in the scalp. “Tricho-” is related to your hair, whereas “-dynia” refers to a specific painful or unhappy area ...

Scalp pain or tenderness can have a variety of causes including trauma, psoriasis, dermatitis, folliculitis, infections, or even your hairstyle. Underlying conditions like headaches or migraines could ...

Whether it comes on suddenly or has been building for a while, dealing with scalp pain is distracting and uncomfortable. It also raises questions like, “why does my scalp hurt?” as well as what you ...

Whether it comes on suddenly or has been building for a while, dealing with scalp pain is distracting and uncomfortable. It also raises questions like, “why does my scalp hurt?” as well as what you ...

The throbbing pain hits you hours after leaving the beach, pool, or outdoor event. Your scalp feels like it’s on fire, tender to the touch, and every movement of your hair sends sharp reminders of ...

Maybe your strands have started to feel sore lately due to the hairstyles you wear, like cornrows and braids or tight, slick back buns. Or maybe you have a particularly oil scalp or a condition like ...

“If one should search for the human ill which has manifested itself most widely during all times and among all peoples, there can be but little doubt that headache would attain this unenviable ...