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Pain in few areas in the scalp when touched. Serious?
Hi Doctor. I have a question regarding my head. Recently I have noticed pain in a few general areas on the scalp when I touch it. Kind of feels like a bruise even though I haven t bruised it. One spot is near the top center of the head, just a little in front towards the fore head. The other is that little bald spot at the back of the head where your hair spirals around. Although it doesn t really bother me unless I touch it, it really does concern me wether or not this could be dangerous. Iv only started noticing this for about a month now. So it would be really helpful to get some advise.
Asked On : Tue, 1 Jan 2013
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hi,
thank you for your query.
There are many contributing factors to the development of a tender scalp..
some are-
1. dry skin
2.overly tight hairstyles.
3.infections like ringworm and acne
your symptoms point towards ring worm infection or tinea capitis.
In some cases, a fungal infection may be at the root of tender scalp issues. it is marked by reddened sections of scalp; round, scaly patches; itching; and scalp soreness or tenderness.
Some people even develop black dots and sores that fill with pus when they have this condition.
treatment-
* Treating this condition with antifungal drugs, which are typically taken orally, will often relieve the symptoms of tinea capitis, including tender scalp.
*you can use anti-fungal shampoos too
*application of anti fungal agents such as ketkonazole on the affected part will also help
thank you,
wishing you good health
thank you for your query.
There are many contributing factors to the development of a tender scalp..
some are-
1. dry skin
2.overly tight hairstyles.
3.infections like ringworm and acne
your symptoms point towards ring worm infection or tinea capitis.
In some cases, a fungal infection may be at the root of tender scalp issues. it is marked by reddened sections of scalp; round, scaly patches; itching; and scalp soreness or tenderness.
Some people even develop black dots and sores that fill with pus when they have this condition.
treatment-
* Treating this condition with antifungal drugs, which are typically taken orally, will often relieve the symptoms of tinea capitis, including tender scalp.
*you can use anti-fungal shampoos too
*application of anti fungal agents such as ketkonazole on the affected part will also help
thank you,
wishing you good health
Answered: Fri, 2 Aug 2013
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