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What Causes Painful Soft Spot On Head?

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Posted on Mon, 23 Feb 2015
Question: Hi I have a soft spot on my head that burns and when I have migraine headaches it lingers for days particularly on the top of my head. Do you have any info on what may be wrong?
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Answered by Dr. Eris Ranxha (22 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Not connected

Detailed Answer:
Dear
I read your query and understand your concern
I don't think the red spot is connected to migraine attacks
In my opinion the soft spot is a local infection (probably because of hair) and during migraine attacks as it becomes more vascularized it hurts more and gets lingered
You can schedule an ultrasound which will determine the spot consistency and confirm my doubt
If so you can treat it by using local antibiotics (or discuss about my opinion with your dermatologist)
Anyway I don't think you have reason to worry too much as it is fully treatable
Hope I have helped you
Don't hesitate to contact me for further questions or concerns
Wish you all the best
Stay healthy
Dr Eris Ranxha
Neurologist
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What Causes Painful Soft Spot On Head?

Brief Answer: Not connected Detailed Answer: Dear I read your query and understand your concern I don't think the red spot is connected to migraine attacks In my opinion the soft spot is a local infection (probably because of hair) and during migraine attacks as it becomes more vascularized it hurts more and gets lingered You can schedule an ultrasound which will determine the spot consistency and confirm my doubt If so you can treat it by using local antibiotics (or discuss about my opinion with your dermatologist) Anyway I don't think you have reason to worry too much as it is fully treatable Hope I have helped you Don't hesitate to contact me for further questions or concerns Wish you all the best Stay healthy Dr Eris Ranxha Neurologist