Trichodynia, often called scalp dysesthesia, is a condition marked by discomfort or pain in the scalp. "Tricho-" is related to your hair, whereas "-dynia" refers to a specific painful or unhappy area ...

Migraine, headaches, and autoimmune disorders can cause scalp pain, irritation, and inflammation. Sunburns, rashes, wounds, and insect bites also commonly cause scalp tenderness. Most diagnoses of ...

Sure, it’s not the jazziest of topics. Not one you might bring up in small talk or offer to the person sitting next to you at dinner. Ironically, though, it’s something more and more of us are ...