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Why Do I Get Severe Headaches After Applying Coconut Oil To My Scalp, Which Only Stop After Washing My Hair?

Getting headache after applying oil, headache means can t touch scalp and can t even comb, this pain will not go till I wash my hair, also I have noticed that I don t get pain if I don t use oil, I use a normal parachute coconut oil and not changed it from many years so what can be the issue?
Tue, 3 Sep 2024
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General & Family Physician 's  Response
Hello,

Keep your scalp clean. Cut your hair a little short so that it can be manageable. Do not apply coconut oil on your scalp & avoid sunburn. Sometimes, trauma, or an allergic reaction to hair products can also make the scalp tender. Avoid the use of hair products that have chemical ingredients in them. Do not dye your hair and do not use curlers or hair setting gels.

Underlying medical conditions like neuralgia, where nerves are affected, or there is inflammation of the blood vessels in the scalp may also cause such symptoms. Get clinically examined by a Dermatologist. If need be you will be referred to a Neurologist. In the meantime, switch to healthy lifestyle. Take homemade nutritious food, take 8 hours quality sleep, do regular morning and evening walk & bath regularly.

Such symptoms can be caused due to tension headache. avoid direct exposure to sunlight. Do not work continuously for long hours on computer. Avoid stress and anxiety. Make sure your sleep is complete. Stay away from addictions. Use some mild herbal hair moistening lotion. Be gentle with your scalp. Avoid oiling your scalp for a couple of days. Let it heal.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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Why Do I Get Severe Headaches After Applying Coconut Oil To My Scalp, Which Only Stop After Washing My Hair?

Hello, Keep your scalp clean. Cut your hair a little short so that it can be manageable. Do not apply coconut oil on your scalp & avoid sunburn. Sometimes, trauma, or an allergic reaction to hair products can also make the scalp tender. Avoid the use of hair products that have chemical ingredients in them. Do not dye your hair and do not use curlers or hair setting gels. Underlying medical conditions like neuralgia, where nerves are affected, or there is inflammation of the blood vessels in the scalp may also cause such symptoms. Get clinically examined by a Dermatologist. If need be you will be referred to a Neurologist. In the meantime, switch to healthy lifestyle. Take homemade nutritious food, take 8 hours quality sleep, do regular morning and evening walk & bath regularly. Such symptoms can be caused due to tension headache. avoid direct exposure to sunlight. Do not work continuously for long hours on computer. Avoid stress and anxiety. Make sure your sleep is complete. Stay away from addictions. Use some mild herbal hair moistening lotion. Be gentle with your scalp. Avoid oiling your scalp for a couple of days. Let it heal. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician