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Why does my hair hurt?
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What exactly is happening when your hair feels like it’s hurting?
Hair pain starts in thescalp, so it might feel like your hair hurts right at the root.
Causes of this inflammation include the following.
What are some causes of hair and scalp pain?
But usingdry shampooas a regular replacement for washing your hair can cause residue to cake into follicles.
She has prescribed topical steroids to calm patients' scalps when they are sore after bleaching.
Lying down on your side during amigrainecan make the scalp feel especially sore and tender, too.
How can you relieve hair and scalp pain?
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