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What Does Tenderness On The Scalp Indicate?

My son told me today he is suffering with a tenderness to his whole scalp area and the left side of his face. He says it is like a giant bruise that is all over and you see nothing. It is so tender that when I offered him some peppermint oil mixture to relieve the pain, he scarcely could touch it on. It came out of nowhere and the only thing I could think is it may have something to do with his stepping on a rusty nail a few day s before. Can you help?
Tue, 26 Sep 2017
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Hi...

Welcome to healthcare magic.

You have problem of tenderness on scalp that may be because of allergies or fungal infection of scalp or insect bites..

Blood vessels, nerve supply,surrounding tissue of scalp affected that lead to tenderness of scalp.
Headach or psoriasis condition also cause irritation to scalp.

Consult a skin specialist for further diagnosis and treatment plan.
After clinical examination of scalp final diagnosis can occurs.

I hope this will help you.
Take care.
Thank you.
Dr Rachana.
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What Does Tenderness On The Scalp Indicate?

Hi... Welcome to healthcare magic. You have problem of tenderness on scalp that may be because of allergies or fungal infection of scalp or insect bites.. Blood vessels, nerve supply,surrounding tissue of scalp affected that lead to tenderness of scalp. Headach or psoriasis condition also cause irritation to scalp. Consult a skin specialist for further diagnosis and treatment plan. After clinical examination of scalp final diagnosis can occurs. I hope this will help you. Take care. Thank you. Dr Rachana.