Scalp pain or tenderness can have a variety of causes including trauma, psoriasis, dermatitis, folliculitis, infections, or even your hairstyle. Underlying conditions like headaches or migraines could ...

Ever had that random, annoying pain in your scalp that makes you wonder if you’re going crazy? Turns out you’re not alone. Scalp pain is actually super common, and there’s usually a perfectly logical ...

Trichodynia, often called scalp dysesthesia, is a condition marked by discomfort or pain in the scalp. “Tricho-” is related to your hair, whereas “-dynia” refers to a specific painful or unhappy area ...

Whether it comes on suddenly or has been building for a while, dealing with scalp pain is distracting and uncomfortable. It also raises questions like, “why does my scalp hurt?” as well as what you ...

The throbbing pain hits you hours after leaving the beach, pool, or outdoor event. Your scalp feels like it’s on fire, tender to the touch, and every movement of your hair sends sharp reminders of ...

It’s 4am and I’m wide awake. Pins-and-needle-like itches run wild across my scalp, as if fire ants are burrowing into my follicles. ‘Don’t scratch!’ I tell myself, muttering into my pillow. ‘You’ll ...

I settled into a salon chair at Head Spa Nagomi while my practitioner, Kai Fujimoto, wove a tiny digital camera through my wet hair. It provided a 230-times-magnified view of my scalp on a nearby ...

Consumers are increasingly fixating on their scalps, turning to head spas, pricey treatments and products to combat thin hair and irritation. Scalp-focused treatments are a trending topic online for ...