trichodynia

1. Introduction Soreness localized strictly to the crown of the scalp when touched is most frequently caused by a functional nerve condition called trichodynia, severe tension-induced muscle spasms, or localized inflammation of the hair follicles. The scalp is a highly innervated, complex structure consisting of dense connective tissue, muscles, and thousands of active hair follicles … Read more

1. Introduction A sore scalp that feels as though the hair is being pulled is clinically recognized as trichodynia, a type of cutaneous allodynia frequently associated with pericranial muscle tension or migraine disorders. The extensive network of tiny nerve endings in the scalp becomes hypersensitized due to prolonged muscle contraction from stress, tight hairstyles, or … Read more