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What Is The Possible Cause Of Soreness On Scalp And Extreme Sensitivity?

I have two spots on my scalp that are exceedingly sore and sensitive to touch (like the feeling after you pull out a tight ponytail) - I am 42, don t suffer migraines, have no known illnesses or sleeping problems. My head has been like this for about 6 months please help
posted on Thu, 17 Oct 2013
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Hi,

I can understand your concern for the soreness on scalp and extreme sensitivity. I can make out that you are suffering from the problem of "Folliculitis".
The only precaution you must follow is not to touch, pinch pop or squeeze any of them other wise it can get infected and can cause complications.

If I were your treating dermatologist then would have suggested you to apply plain antibacterial cream such as fusidic acid or mupirocin (latest is retapamulin) and to take pain killer tablet by mouth for reducing the intensity of pain and redness.. You can additionally take antihistamine benadryl or loratadine by mouth.

Take care.
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What Is The Possible Cause Of Soreness On Scalp And Extreme Sensitivity?

Hi, I can understand your concern for the soreness on scalp and extreme sensitivity. I can make out that you are suffering from the problem of Folliculitis . The only precaution you must follow is not to touch, pinch pop or squeeze any of them other wise it can get infected and can cause complications. If I were your treating dermatologist then would have suggested you to apply plain antibacterial cream such as fusidic acid or mupirocin (latest is retapamulin) and to take pain killer tablet by mouth for reducing the intensity of pain and redness.. You can additionally take antihistamine benadryl or loratadine by mouth. Take care.