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Suggest Treatment For Soreness On Scalp And Headaches
Hi I have an area on my scalp that gets sore like someone has been pulling my hair really badly. It s hurts if I tie my hair back and gives me a headache. Any ideas. It s like this for about 2 years some days are worse than others. Thanks for any help
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Fri, 28 Aug 2015
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Hello,
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
Tension headache or migraine which is the most common cause of headache with scalp tenderness.
I sugegst using an anti inflammatory medication such as Ibuprofen to relieve the pain.
I also suggest using a steroid cream for local application at the scalp area.
If the symptoms continue, you should see a neurologist.
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
Tension headache or migraine which is the most common cause of headache with scalp tenderness.
I sugegst using an anti inflammatory medication such as Ibuprofen to relieve the pain.
I also suggest using a steroid cream for local application at the scalp area.
If the symptoms continue, you should see a neurologist.
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
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