Possible Causes for tenderness of the scalp Head Trauma Sometimes there is also tenderness over bruising or mild swelling of the scalp. [patient.info] Migraine […] on your scalp, neck and shoulder muscles What is a migraine? [colonialhealthcare.com] People may also experience tenderness of the scalp, neck and shoulder muscles, the Mayo Clinic outlines. [globalnews.ca] In elderly people, a headache with tenderness of the scalp or temple may be due to temporal arteritis, in which blood vessels in the head become inflamed. [mirror.co.uk] Brain Concussion Neuroimaging Clin N Am. 2018 Feb;28(1):15-29. doi: 10.1016/j.nic.2017.09.006. Epub 2017 Oct 27. Author information 1 Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging Department, El Bosque University, Hospital Universitario Fundacion Santa Fe de Bogota, Calle 119 # 7 - 75, Bogota DC 110111, Colombia. Electronic address:[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Carbuncle It is more common in black men, but can affect any race Large, tender fluctuant swellings develop, which progress to produce extensive destruction of hair follicles and scarring [pcds.org.uk] […] scarring alopecia Refer to the related chapter on Folliculitis decalvans for more information Dissecting cellulitis This is an uncommon, chronic inflammatory condition of the scalp [pcds.org.uk] Skull Fracture CASE DESCRIPTION: A 3-year-old right hand dominant male presented with a non-tender parietal scalp swelling of a 1-year duration. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Sometimes there is also tenderness over bruising or mild swelling of the scalp. [patient.info] Cervico-Occipital Neuralgia Scalp tenderness. Pain when moving the neck. [epainassist.com] Some migraines or cluster headaches Spondylosis of the cervical facet joints A tender or painful scalp, which may be a sign of an inflamed nerve The Occipital Nerve Block [cedars-sinai.edu] Symptoms include tender scalp, pain when moving the neck, sensitivity to light, pain behind the eye, burning pain that starts at the base of the head, and pain on one or both [healthresearchfunding.org] Temporal Arteritis He has a moderate headache and some mild tenderness along his scalp arteries. His ESR is 110 and his CRP is 150. [bestbets.org] Other symptoms may include: Fatigue Fever Jaw pain that may become worse after chewing Tenderness at the scalp or temples Vision problems, such as double vision, blurry vision [my.clevelandclinic.org] Epidural Hematoma Plasmacytoma as the 1st presentation of skull tumors is a rare disorder. When it is combined with brain trauma or dramatic changes in intracranial pressure, patients are more prone to misdiagnosis. A 67-year-old woman complaining of a headache presented with a history of head trauma for the past 1 hour. Emergency[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Perifolliculitis Capitis Abscedens An eight-year-old Ethiopian male child, resident in Khartoum, Sudan presented with tender progressing fluctuant nodules and alopecia on his scalp for nine months. [khartoumspace.uofk.edu] On examination, flesh-colored tender fluctuant nodules with scarring alopecia were noted on the scalp. [article.sapub.org] We report a case of 29-year-old male who presented with tender, fluctuant nodules and abscesses, with draining pus and patchy alopecia on his scalp for 3 years. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Brain Contusion Abstract The study was undertaken to analyze intracerebral expression of pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines after traumatic brain injury (TBI) in man in order to compare the findings with previous experimental data regarding the pathogenesis of secondary brain injury. Contused brain tissue biopsies were[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Acute Mastoiditis These drain adjacent areas of the scalp and may become enlarged for any reason, sometimes with tenderness. [rrnursingschool.biz] Penetrating Head Injury Abstract A total of 491 cranioplasties performed in a population of 1030 cases of penetrating head injury are reviewed. The morbidity rate was 5.5%, and the mortality rate was 0.2%. The clinical criteria of improving cosmetic defects and restoring craniocerebral protection are established, based on the location and[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Tinea Favosa From the moment the Olavide Museum opened its doors in 1882 until its content was packed up around 1965 and lost sight of for a time, it underwent a succession of changes. Some of those changes cannot be fully documented now because the archives of the Provincial Council (Diputación) of Madrid were lost during[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Folliculitis Decalvans This was associated with tenderness and occasional pustules. Closer examination showed scarring of the scalp with loss of follicular orifices. [catteke.xyz] What you should be alert for in the history Folliculitis decalvans is a chronic inflammatory disease of the vertex of the scalp characterized by painful tender follicular [dermatologyadvisor.com] Folliculitis decalvans more commonly affects the top and back sections of the scalp. [dermcoll.edu.au] Polymyalgia Rheumatica GCA patients may complain of fatigue, headache, and tenderness of the scalp. There is often particular pain around the temporal and occipital arteries. [clinicaladvisor.com] Symptoms include: severe headache blurred or double vision pain in the side of your jaw or face when chewing temples are tender to touch scalp tenderness. [msk.org.au] Non-Cranial Giant Cell Arteritis […] of the scalp, cough, throat pain, tongue pain, and weight loss. [southerncross.co.nz] It occurs in up to 20% of patients. 4,5 Other symptoms and complications from cranial arteritis include tenderness of the scalp and temporal areas, claudication of the tongue [mdedge.com] […] of the scalp (usually over the inflamed arteries of the sides of the head). [medicinenet.com] Ingrown Hair Pain on shaving; pruritus of shaved areas, irritated “razor bumps” Tender, exudative, erythematous follicular papules or pustules in beard area (less commonly in scalp, a. [5minuteconsult.com] Giant Cell Aortic Arteritis The scalp may be tender in these reddened areas, and the temporal arteries may appear twisted and knotted under the scalp. Some people may also have trouble chewing. [rarediseases.org] The most common symptoms of GCA include persistent, throbbing headaches, tenderness of the temples and scalp, jaw pain, fever, joint pain, and vision problems. [vasculitisfoundation.org] Giant cell arteritis frequently causes headaches, scalp tenderness, jaw pain and vision problems. Untreated, it can lead to blindness. [mayoclinic.org] Tension Headache […] on your scalp, neck and shoulders Sometimes, loss of appetite Tension headaches are considered chronic if they occur 15 or more days a month for at least three months. [ucsfhealth.org] […] on the scalp, neck and shoulder muscles Tension headaches are divided into two main categories: episodic tension headaches and chronic tension headaches. [humanitas.net] […] include: Mild to moderately intense pain, lasting from 30 minutes to as long as an entire week Tightness or pressure across your forehead or on the sides and back of your head Tenderness [ucsfhealth.org] Tonsillitis Some children develop a kerion, which is a boggy (soft), tender swelling of the scalp that can drain pus. [summitmedicalgroup.com] Ringworm of the scalp is not dangerous. Without treatment, however, hair loss and scaling may spread to other parts of the scalp. [summitmedicalgroup.com] Actinic Keratosis Occasionally they itch or produce a pricking or tender sensation, especially after being in the sun. [tidewaterskincare.com] Usually, actinic keratosis presents as red or pink, and the areas can be itchy or tender. [spectrumdermatology.com] Occasionally actinic keratoses itch or produce a pricking or tender sensation, especially after being in the sun. They may disappear only to reappear later. [advancedplasticde.com] Drug-induced Fever Temporal arteritis, also known as cranial or giant cell arteritis, is a disease of the elderly characterized by headache, scalp tenderness, thickened tender or pulseless temporal [antimicrobe.org] Sunburn which may break Headache, fever, nausea and fatigue if the sunburn is severe Any exposed part of your body — including your earlobes, scalp and lips — can burn. [mayoclinic.org] Symptoms Sunburn signs and symptoms include: Pinkness or redness Skin that feels warm or hot to the touch Pain, tenderness and itching Swelling Small fluid-filled blisters [mayoclinic.org] Rheumatoid Arteritis Giant cell arteritis frequently causes headaches, scalp tenderness, jaw pain and vision problems. Untreated, it can lead to blindness. [mayoclinic.org] thickened with reduced/absent pulsation Scalp tenderness Transient or permanent visual loss (partial or complete) in 20% patients Visual field defect Relative afferent papillary [icid.salisbury.nhs.uk] Physical examination is remarkable for right scalp tenderness and range of motion is limited due to pain and stiffness. Neurological testing is normal. [medbullets.com] Streptococcus Pyogenes Some of the symptoms of a stress headache are: mild to moderate dull head pain a band of pressure around your forehead tenderness of the scalp and forehead Many things can [healthline.com] Temporomandibular Joint Disorder […] palpation, sensitivity over the scalp, blurred vision, double vision, and diplopia. [raynersmale.com] tenderness, absence of temporal artery pulse Erythrocyte sedimentation rate, temporal artery biopsy Corticosteroids Migraine headache Temporal region, behind the eye, cutaneous [aafp.org] Other symptoms of temporal arteritis may include fever, malaise, jaw pain, pain with chewing, loss of appetite, pain and stiffness in the neck and shoulder, tenderness on [raynersmale.com] Cutaneous Candidiasis and usually starts with itching and scaling · Often causes alopecia or dotted areas of inflammation · May progress to kerion (boggy tender plaques and pustules) Tinea corporis [pharmacytimes.com] […] occasionally the neck and upper arms · Lesions appear white, brown, tan, or pink Tinea capitis Trichophyton tonsurans Microsporum audouinii Microsporum canis · Occurs on the scalp [pharmacytimes.com] Hyponatremia If there is jaw claudication and scalp tenderness in an older person, a temporal artery biopsy to look for temporal arteritis should be performed and immediate treatment should [en.wikipedia.org] Infectious Mononucleosis EBV infectious mononucleosis presenting with excruciating scalp tenderness. Infect Dis Pract. 1998. 22:83. Konvolinka CW, Wyatt DB. [emedicine.medscape.com] Herpes Zoster Tender red scalp and spreading rash. Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, Vol. 35, Issue. 1, p. 93. [cambridge.org]
