What Causes Pain Hair Roots On Scalp?

Posted on Wed, 18 Jun 2014

Question: I've pain in my hair roots or scalp. When I move my fingers in my hair, it pains, recently my friend scratched my head lil hard with her nails to scratch off the dandruff. Since then it's Paining more in the middle lil coming towards forehead. At times the direct air from fen or AC also increases the pain and when I touch my scalp, it pains, please suggest,

Answered by Dr. Dr. Prasad J (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Check with a dermatologist...

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Yes, stressor is known to cause painful scalp similar to tension headaches. But I would also refer you to a dermatologist to check for local conditions including dandruff and infections. If they are present, then they can be treated with antifungal shampoo's. Therefore in my opinion, you need to see a dermatologist first.

In case no local conditions are found, the painful complaints can be treated with pain threshold lowering medicines such as amitriptyline or pregabalin. I would try these drugs for 3-6 months based on your tolerance and drug response. Stress relieving measures such as regular food, regular sleep, physical exercise, transcedental meditation and yoga will also benefit you.

So start with a dermatologist consultation. If it is clear, visit a neurologist and discuss about starting the aforementioned drugs.

Hope this helps. Let me know if you need clarifications.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar