Hair root pain/tenderness

[sablevon]

The root of my hair on my head is very tender and is in different areas on my head. What could this be? I'm a female, 51 years of age.

[joytess]

I also get pain/burning in my hair roots at the crown of my head. I notice this occurance particularly when I am experiencing gerd. Could there be a connection between these two conditions? What is the remedy?

[Dr. Kokil Mathur]

Hi!
You probably suffer from seborrhagic dermatitis of scalp caused by a fungus residing in the skin called Malassezia furfur. This can cause generalized scalp tenderness. This is treated by lotions, creams or shampoos containing antifungals, anti-inflammatory drugs, something to decrease the sebum or keratolytic agents. The various agents used contain zinc, selenium, ketoconazole and clotrimazole. You need a shampoo or lotion that contains some of these ingredients in various combinations. Keeping the scalp clean is very important.
Other possibilities are pinched nerve in neck, anemia, tension headache and stress. Sometimes poor eye sight also causes scalp tenderness. Also, menopause is a likely cause as it causes scalp dryness.
Since a confirmed diagnosis cannot be given on net please consult your doctor regarding this. Hope this helps. Take care!

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