Extremly tender scalp

[DaiseeDay]

Ones anyone else suffer from an extremely tender scalp? It's not tender all the time, but I'd say it gets this way monthly. Its been happening ever since I went natural and it's even more tender in the middle of the crown where my hair is a looser curl pattern. Im not having any problems with length retention so I've ignored it, but the other day I did a middle part and noticed that its also red there like its inflamed. I wonder if it's sunburnt. Sometimes it gets so tender that I can't detangle.

 

[sckri23]

Ones anyone else suffer from an extremely tender scalp? It's not tender all the time, but I'd say it gets this way monthly. Its been happening ever since I went natural and it's even more tender in the middle of the crown where my hair is a looser curl pattern. Im not having any problems with length retention so I've ignored it, but the other day I did a middle part and noticed that its also red there like its inflamed. I wonder if it's sunburnt. Sometimes it gets so tender that I can't detangle.

Im relaxed but my ng always makes my scalp tender and painful to style thats one of the reasons I didnt transition

 

[lamaria211]

Are you using anything on your scalp? Do you baggy or DC overnight?

 

[ItsMeFre]

Ones anyone else suffer from an extremely tender scalp? It's not tender all the time, but I'd say it gets this way monthly. Its been happening ever since I went natural and it's even more tender in the middle of the crown where my hair is a looser curl pattern. Im not having any problems with length retention so I've ignored it, but the other day I did a middle part and noticed that its also red there like its inflamed. I wonder if it's sunburnt. Sometimes it gets so tender that I can't detangle.

I have had this problem for as long as I can remember...I think it's hormonal for me because it always gets worse around the time I'm on my period, sorry if that's tmi

 

[DarkJoy]

If it was just tender, I'd say it was just you. However, the redness is a concern. Maybe you are having a bad reaction to a product you are using.

Sunburn is possible if the hair in that area is thin and your skin is on the fair side...

 

[My Friend]

Read my thread That's why I dont comb my hair, I just pat it

 

[divachyk]

To much manipulation when a lot of ng is present makes areas of my scalp sore.

 

[DaiseeDay]

Are you using anything on your scalp? Do you baggy or DC overnight?

No I don't generally baggy, I only do it occasionally. I do rub coconut oil into my scalp if it feels dry or itchy and I just started spraying lavender water onto it if it feels too oily.

If it was just tender, I'd say it was just you. However, the redness is a concern. Maybe you are having a bad reaction to a product you are using.

Sunburn is possible if the hair in that area is thin and your skin is on the fair side...

I change my products often and generally use pretty natural ones. It's been happening for a long time.

My hair isn't thin, but I'm thinking maybe the oil I put on my scalp could be creating a cooking effect. Idk my face sunburns after too long in the sun.

I have had this problem for as long as I can remember...I think it's hormonal for me because it always gets worse around the time I'm on my period, sorry if that's tmi

It might be for me too. I need to start tracking it and see when it happens, but this time it came the week after my period.

Read my thread That's why I dont comb my hair, I just pat it

Lol! Let me go find it.

I haven't been concerned because it goes away after a week or so, but I really wonder what is causing it. Also, the redness is not there anymore although it's still really tender. Maybe it was red from when I detangled. I'm not rough with my hair, but maybe it's just really tender.

I'm gonna ask my doctor. It'll probably be nothing they're really concerned about because my scalp doesn't appear abnormal.

 

[DaiseeDay]

To much manipulation when a lot of ng is present makes areas of my scalp sore.

I know some believe their scalp gets sore when it's growing. Maybe it is part of the growth cycle.

 

[DaiseeDay]

Oh and I forgot to mention that my scalp gets hot and my hair holds heat like crazy. Like when I deep condition with a plastic cap or especially when I color my roots get literally hot. And when I straighten my hair burns my hands because it holds in the heat from the flat iron.

Does this happen to anyone else?

I've heard of a condition called burning scalp syndrome, but I've never known anyone that has it.