Have you ever had hair scalp pain, or do you think it is just your imagination playing tricks on you? Well, painful hair is a real thing with many common causes. And the good news is that it is curable.
Hair scalp pain can be caused by several factors which include easy-to-treat dandruff to infestation. According to a study, common symptoms of hair scalp pain includes burning, prickling, itching and tingling sensations. Let’s dive into some of the main reasons for scalp pain.
Lice And Hair Scalp Pain
Head lice, as you know, is a blood-sucking insect that loves to reside in your hair. It is contagious as it crawls from one person’s head to another if you share comb or fabric item of the head lice. It is also transferred when you touch your head after touching the infected one. Elementary school children and preschool kids are more susceptible to this infection. It causes extreme itching on the scalp. You can get relief from scalp pain by using head lice treatment that kills all the newly hatched nits.
Read more about lice infestation.
Hair Scalp Pain When Moving Hair
You feel scalp pain you move your hair, and most of you think that it is your hair that hurts. Actually, this is not the reason because hair does not have any nerves on them. It is because of the skin that feels pain when you pull, tug or slightly stimulate the hair attached to the scalp. Hair scalp pain that comes while repositioning your hair cause burning, itching and aching. Some of the common causes of this pain are stress, burning scalp syndrome, dandruff, allergic contact dermatitis etc. Treatment totally depends on the actual cause. If you are regularly experiencing hair scalp pain while combing, consult a dermatologist.
Tight Hairstyles And Hair Scalp Pain
One of the most common causes of scalp pain is tight hairstyles. Cornrows, high ponytails, buns, and updos not only pull your hair but damage the follicles too. This results in hair pain. So, It is advised that you must not do such tight hairstyles, and if you do, do not leave them for the whole day. Those who are susceptible to hair scalp pain should use soft hair ties. Please do not sleep with your hair tied up as it would lead to severe scalp pain.
Scalp Inflammation Pain
Scalp inflammation can occur due to many reasons. One of the main causes of inflammation is constant cleansing. This dries up the scalp and results in a condition seborrheic dermatitis, a chronic kind of inflammation. If you have a sensitive scalp and can’t resist doing shampoo daily, use baby shampoo. That’s how you can overcome the inflammation pain.
If you do not use shampoo for some time, the yeast grows on the scalp. This causes inflammation, and you feel like your hair is hurting. Use shampoo but not too often to get rid of hair scalp pain.
Dry Shampoos And Hair Scalp Pain
Trying dry shampoos are fine once in a while. If you depend on it for a regular replacement, washing your hair leads to residues in the follicles. And mostly, use too much spray in the scalp rather than using it on strands. Bacteria can thrive, and if they combine with sweat, it will cause inflammation and pain of the scalp. Do not try dry shampoos too much to protect yourself from scalp pain.
Scalp Pain After Oiling Hair
Leaving the oil in your head overnight causes scalp pain. The reason is that dust gets collected in your hair, blocks the follicles, and results in a painful scalp infection. Moreover, applying oil to the oily scalp has a great chance of getting an infection. So, please do not leave the oil on your head overnight and apply it before considering your skin type.
How To Prevent Hair Scalp Pain
If you are also facing hair scalp pain, try these preventives measures to minimize its occurrence.
- Read product labels carefully to avoid allergic reactions.
- Avoid using an adhesive hair product that has alcohol in it, as it will remove all the moisture from your hair.
- Brush your hair gently. Wash them with lukewarm water on alternate days.
Learn more hair care tips.
Are you having hair scalp pain? So, what are you waiting for? Book an appointment with the top dermatologists in Pakistan via Marham. Pk and get yourself treated at the earliest.
FAQ’s
1- Can we apply Alovera on hair?
Yes, you can. Applying it with honey prevents your hair from scrapes.
2- Is there any home remedy to treat scalp tenderness?
Absolutely! Applying neem paste on your scalp treats scalp tenderness due to its anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial effects.
3- Can we tie hair after applying oil?
Do not tie your hair after oiling as hair cuticles open up. And there is a chance of losing out strands.
4- How long to keep oil in hair?
It is good to apply hair on a regular basis depending upon which skin type you have. But do not leave the oil on your head for more than six hours. If you do, dust starts to collect in and cause inflammation on your scalp.
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