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Anyone know about scalp burning/pain (trichodynia)?
Has anyone ever heard of trichodynia? I have this pain in my scalp that really hurts. It's not as much of a tingly itch as it is a burning pain. It feels like if you were to pull your hair in a VERY tight ponytail and you could feel the tugging at the root. I did some research and think I have trichodynia. They say it's common with telogen effluvium and pattern loss (I have one or both of the two). If anyone has heard of this and found a treatment please let me know. THANKS!
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Permalink Reply by PeggyMaddox on -
Hi I've had burning and itching scalp for over two years. at first it was May to Oct the only way I could calm it was with ice I tried all shampoos, creams. went to dermotolgist, neuroligists and allergists and pain management. but when it stopped in Oct I felt grateful then next Spring it started so I felt heat triggered in (I live in California) so wear a full hat and stay cool..but this year it didn't go away in October and I wish I knew what triggered it. I just had a recent MRI and no history of disease or outward signs I am 69 and have had melanoma but there is no sign of it. I know it started when I started heavy exercise and sweating so when I found out about substance P..and I wonder if I have too may SP receptors I KNOW it is nerve related from inside. One doctor suggested Botox another Kenalog injections. I am afraid if they cut the nerve or shut it down what else are they cutting off. Thanks for being on this site. I've googled so may sights:and you have so many with similar problems...esp Jodi I have notice an extreme receding hair hairline.
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