Sore Scalp with minor hair loss

[TheCatPerson]

For awhile now I have had a sore spot in the top of my head.  I don't wear pony tails or braids because anything that pulls on my scalp gives me a headache.  My scalp doesn't have sores and the area doesn't appear to be red, but my hair has thinned in the sore area. It isn't sore to touch it just constantly feels tender.  I do suffer from allergies to dust, pollen, and cat dandruff.  I often have sinus pressure around my temples and forehead. Could my sinus problems be causing my sore scalp?

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Temporal arteritis is an inflammation of vasculitis of blood vessels of the large and medium arteries of the head especially the temporal artery tat branch off from the carotid artery in the neck.
Get it evaluated from a physician to confirm the diagnosis.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.

[Shannnxo]

Hi there, my partner (a male) had been complaining of a sore head in a particular spot, and just recently I've discovered he has now got a small bald patch where he's been complaining it had been sore. I was just wondering if anyone knew if it was something to worry about ? Thanks.