what would cause sores in your head?
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Painful sores, blisters, or bumps that develop on the scalp may be caused by: Infection of the hair shafts (folliculitis) or the skin (such as impetigo). An allergic skin reaction (contact dermatitis). Viral infections, such as chickenpox and shingles.
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Head and facial pain causes and conditions can include a headache or an underlying infection or problem in the neck, teeth or jaw. Nerve disorders and certain chronic conditions can also cause pain in the head and face.
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Other common causes of sores include allergic reactions, insect bites, eczema, and infections such as chickenpox. Injury may also result in sores. Sores may also occur as a symptom of an underlying disease or serious condition, such as diabetes, leukemia or skin cancer.
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Tension headaches occur when neck and scalp muscles become tense or contract. The muscle contractions can be a response to stress, depression, head injury, or anxiety. They may occur at any age, but are most common in adults and older teens.
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Although the brain has no nociceptors, many of the other structures in our head do, including blood vessels, muscles, and nerves in the neck, face and scalp. Headaches are caused by problems with these structures.
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Heat intolerance and hot flashes are very often reported among thyroid patients. Unlike many of the other symptoms on this list, the intensely itchy scalp which inevitably led to being very sore, actually appeared after my switch to natural desiccated thyroid (NDT) medication.
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Patients often have pain behind the eye of the affected side of the head. Additionally, a movement as light as brushing hair may trigger pain. The pain is often described as migraine-like and some patients may also experience symptoms common to migraines and cluster headaches.
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['Degenerative neurological diseases. ... ', 'Vascular disorders. ... ', 'Traumatic brain injuries caused by car accidents, falls, concussions, etc.', 'Infections of the central nervous system. ... ', 'Long-time alcohol or drug use.', 'Certain types of hydrocephalus, a buildup of fluid in the brain.']
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When the tiny blood vessels under the skin are injured, blood leaks out into the surrounding tissue, causing the swelling that forms a bump or knot on the head. A small bump with no other symptoms should be watched for a few days.
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The most common causes are headache, migraine, or infection. Most conditions that cause pressure in the head go away on their own or respond to over-the-counter pain medication. However, intense or persistent pressure in the head may indicate a severe underlying medical condition.
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The scalp can become infected if fungus or bacteria enter the scalp through the hair follicles or damaged skin. Skin damage can result from common skin conditions, such as psoriasis and eczema. Bacteria cause some common infections, such as folliculitis and impetigo. Others, such as ringworm, are fungal.
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Oral Herpes Overview Oral herpes is an infection caused by the herpes simplex virus. The virus causes painful sores on your lips, gums, tongue, roof of your mouth, and inside your cheeks. It also can cause symptoms such as fever and muscle aches. The herpes simplex virus affects only humans.
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If the pain is on your scalp Unlike migraines and cluster headaches, tension headaches usually cause pain on both sides of your head, mainly your forehead, temples, the back of your head, and sometimes your neck and shoulders, and the pain usually feels like pressure, Dr.
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These pimples can be itchy and sore. Just like pimples elsewhere, pimples on the scalp occur when a pore or hair follicle gets clogged with dead skin cells or sebum, which is the natural oil the skin uses to keep itself moisturized. Bacteria, yeast, or mites can also get into the pores and cause a reaction.
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Such headaches may result from vascular abnormalities, muscle tension, or inflammation. Forehead pain is commonly caused by sinus infection, viral infections such as cold or flu, or even bacterial meningitis. Many other conditions may lead to forehead pain, including drug withdrawal, trauma or hormonal changes.
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Folliculitis is caused when bacteria infect your hair follicles, often on your neck, thighs, armpits, or buttocks. It causes small, red bumps or white-headed pimples. You may also get blisters, crusty sores, and itchy or tender skin. To treat it, wash with a clean cloth and antibacterial soap.
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['Infections.', 'Head trauma.', 'Autoimmune diseases.', 'Exposure to certain drugs that treat cancer or severe infections.', 'Blood circulation problems.', 'Neurological disorders, such as multiple sclerosis.', "Disorders of the inner ear, such as Ménière's disease."]