HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

What Is The Cause And Treatment For Painful Spot On Cheek And Scalp?

Posted on Tue, 1 Jul 2014

Question: It started as a sensitive spot on my cheek then later in the day i had severe pain in my ear and the top of my head (scalp) was very sensitive and i could feel pain if I touched my hair and scalp. My throat became sore and the next day my cheek, ear pain and throat pain is gone but my scalp is still sensitve????? This is not the first time this has happened.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
post herpetic neuralgia

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Probably you have developed post herpetic neuralgia.
Sometimes, in herpes zoster only pain and sensitivity is there and no lesions are actually seen.
I would like to know whether the pain and sensitivity is unilateral or bilateral?
Thank you

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (17 minutes later)

This is what I thought it might be, but was confused due to the lack of lesions. The pain is unilateral.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (25 hours later)

Brief Answer:
most probably zoster

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Lesions are not necessary. Unilateral pain suggests zoster.
There is a condition called as 'herpes zoster sine zoster" where no lesions develop and presents only with pain.
You need treatment with nerve reparing agents like pregabaline and methylcobalamine. Please meet a doctor and get them prescribed.
Thank you

Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation

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