Tenderness can come from hairstyles, skin issues, headaches, and more.

Scalp pain can be caused by conditions like infections, psoriasis, and sunburn. Treatment for scalp infections may include antibiotics or antifungal medications. Sunburns on the scalp can be treated ...

Whether it comes on suddenly or has been building for a while, dealing with scalp pain is distracting and uncomfortable. It also raises questions like, "why does my scalp hurt?" as well as what you ...

Maybe your strands have started to feel sore lately due to the hairstyles you wear, like cornrows and braids or tight, slick back buns. Or maybe you have a particularly oil scalp or a condition like ...

Dirty hair, don’t care? It’s not so simple. That’s because dirty hair can, unbeknownst to many, be the source of hair and scalp pain and discomfort. Whether you skip a few days between shampoos, rely ...

Your complete guide to soothing tight braids and keeping your scalp happy We’ve all been there: you walk out of the salon with gorgeous new braids, but by day two, your scalp is screaming for mercy.