Cause ② dermatitis
If the skin is wounded, touching the hair will send the irritation to the scalp and cause pain.
It occurs in older people, but there are many elderly people who are low in fat.
Also, your immune system decreases after catching diseases such as colds and flu, and your scalp can become rough with shampoo and hairspray.
Major symptoms
- My scalp is turning red
- Itching
- Pain
- Dandruff
- Bleeding
How to deal with it myself
If you have mild symptoms, don’t use shampoo and wash your scalp with lukewarm water.
But..
- I have strong pain
- He’s bleeding
In that case, let’s go to the dermatologist.
Cause ③ herpes zoster
My scalp hurts because neuralgia is caused by herpes zoster.
Anyone who has ever been infected with chickenpox may develop herpes zoster.
In particular, it is known to be vulnerable to people with reduced immunity, the elderly, immunotherapy, and people with pregnancy or chronic diseases.
Major symptoms
- It stings
- Red blistered skin ooze
How to deal with it myself
Let’s go to the dermatologist quickly.
If it spreads to mucous membranes such as ears and eyes, it may become serious.
Standard of going to the hospital
- Symptoms persist for 3 to 4 days or more
- Pain and disharmony are getting stronger
In that case, let’s go to the hospital as soon as possible.
Where can I get treatment?
If there is something wrong with your scalp, let’s see a dermatologist.
If you have pain in your scalp, neuralgia is suspected. Let’s consult a neurologist.
(If the patient can’t judge by himself, let’s go to the dermatologist to check for skin problems.).