Swelling Of The Scalp- 5512 Questions Answered

There's a small swelling on my scalp, on the top right area. Is this a serious condition? Is it a tumor?

Asked for Male, 22 Years 426 Views v

Dr. Arunabha Das General Physician | Darjeeling

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Consult any general surgeon urgently. Everything cannot be diagnosed blindly. ... Read More

Having swelling on scalp and also a lot of hairfall and dadruff! Don't know what to do ?? Why my scalp is swollen?

Asked for Female, 23 Years 171 Views v

Dr. Vivek Muthukumarasamy Dermatologist | Coimbatore

Kindly consult online with relevant photographs for proper assessment and treatment ... Read More

Before 2 days a hard swelling of 1.5 *1.5 cm appeared on the left side of scalp along the hairline,which later got a little subsided .bit still it was prominent.today around the same area another swelling which is hard has appeared covering double the area of previous one and encroaching into forehead. I had felt a very small pain during the first

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Asked for Female, 27 Years 137 Views v

Dr. A J Kanwar Dermatologist | Delhi

Looks like cyst See me for diagnosis Do not ignore ... Read More

A point in my left scalp in the top of my head is swollen and painful since a week. The swelling is not too big but of a normal size which can be felt easily and noticible by anyone on viewing it. On touching it or pushing or rubbing it also pains. I have not been injured by anything. And i dont have any other symptoms except pain on that area. I a

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Asked for Female, 19 Years 450 Views v

Dr. Amitabh Gupta Neurosurgeon | Delhi

Just consult maybe simple benign swelling of sweat glands. ... Read More

Sir i have swelling in scalp...under the root of hair..initially..i had pain ..n redness over that...bt now ...bump is being really hard ..to touch...n its painfull when im trying to push it downward ..n its not like soft ...one of hair at its root is not being properly grow over dat..

Asked for Female, 25 Years 554 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

Use Doxy tablet once daily, along with the following medicine.... Please send photos of the affected part for accurate diagnosis and treatment.. Consult on private chat or meet me in my clinic for d ... Read More

I am sleeping for 1.5hours on floor without pillow then I discover swelling in back of head scalp... Is it normal?

Asked for Male, 19 Years 217 Views v

Dr. Rashique Tp General Physician | Kozhikode

Need exmaination ... Read More

I have been observing pimples and swelling in my scalp. I can also feel bumps and lines on my scalp as well. I have been gaining weight since few months that too not having that heavy diet.

Asked for Male, 26 Years 76 Views v

Ms. Ankita Bhargava Dietitian/Nutritionist | Bangalore

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Hi, we will surely help you There are many reasons of being over-weightor obese 1. Improper sleep 2. Endocrine disturbance ( thyroid/ Diabetes) 3. Psychological problem 4. Low metabolism rate 5. Stres ... Read More

Due to root touch up scalp infection has happened visited doc yesterday and started medicine but suddenly I can see eyes swelling

Asked for Female, 27 Years 131 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

You are suffering from angioedema causing eye swelling.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, by direct o ... Read More

Found cuts and several small boil like swelling on the scalp. Pain on pressing only can you please tell me what is this? Attached photo. Applied skin cream. Have dry skin.

Asked for Female, 25 Years 57 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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Don't worry...you are suffering from seborrheic dermatitis causing this boil on scalp... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultatio ... Read More

Swelling on the scalp area and back of the neck. Not sure what these are. They are hard and painful on applying a little pressure on them. What could be the reasons please?

Asked for Female, 27 Years 137 Views v

Dr. Akshay Bhanarkar General Physician | Nagpur

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Hello there, please provide sufficient history to diagnose. Swelling and tenderness can be due to some muscle spasm which can be due to sudden jerk, vigorous movement of neck. If the swelling is super ... Read More

Coin size bump on scalp form last 3 month no change in shape and size not painful even .black in center and red from outer area feels soft when touched and dont psin after touching

Asked for Female, 53 Years 36 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Hi, I have been experiencing an itchy and oily scalp with sticky dandruff. I also notice mild redness (as mentioned by my hairstylist although its not visible to me), moderate hair fall, and thinning hair. My hair feels dry most of the time despite the oily scalp. Could you please suggest what this might be and the appropriate treatment or products

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Asked for Female, 26 Years 38 Views v

Dr. Shoubhick Biswas Dermatologist | Kolkata

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You might be suffering from Seborrheic Dermatitis/Scalp Psoriasis ... Read More

Dear Sir/Madam, I am 37 years old and have been experiencing painful pimples on my scalp. I do not have dandruff, and my hair growth is normal. I typically apply oil once a week and wash my hair on alternate days. I also wear a helmet regularly while commuting. I would appreciate your guidance on suitable medicated shampoos or treatments to manage

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Asked for Male, 37 Years 42 Views v

Dr. Riya Choudhary Dermatologist | Cochin

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It can be scalp folliculitis, and in some cases may behave like a more severe form of acne on the scalp. A few important things to keep in mind: • Avoid frequent oil application — it can worsen block ... Read More

I have palpitations like scalp jumping or just like we knock a door like feeling in my scalp behind ear and above ear since 9 months after my gall bladder laproscopic in left side since then I have neck pain and left ear pops sometimes I can't sleep on my left side due to palpitations

Asked for Female, 36 Years 50 Views v

Dr. Manasa M R Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Bangalore

Visit an ENT specialist to get examined physically ... Read More

I have Ear above scalp jumping since after my gall bladder operation which had in may 2025 in the same side I have neck pain also ,I can't sleep in left when I sleep in left the jumping start and continue upto 7,8 hours then stop again it comes after 5,6 days

Asked for Female, 36 Years 23 Views v

Dr. Neeraj Aggarwal ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Rohtak

Unable to understand your issue. Kindly take video consultation for better understanding ... Read More

Hi Pain is in scalp . Experincing this pain from 3 years. due this pain hair gets tangled and pin like throbbing pain is observed. please give a solution.

Asked for , 36 Years 31 Views v

Dr. Marni Srinivasa Chowdary Neurosurgeon | Hyderabad

Hair getting tangled associated with Pain is very vague complaint. ... Read More

From last 2 days I have been experiencing itching on my scalp and today morning I noticed white scar(image attchd) on my scalp I had experienced the same pattern of scar and itching on external part of my genital few year back and now there is no itching but the scar is there only

Asked for Male, 29 Years 74 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

My father who is 64 years old is bald.. his scalp has too much flakes and dandruff..it is too much irritating for him also..im winter its increased.what should he does??what can be used ?

Asked for Female, 33 Years 45 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Birthmark on scalp increased lit bit seems to be sebaceous nevus or epidermal nevus , needs homeopathic suggestion in any treatment available

Asked for Male, 35 Years 41 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

For the past few years I've been experiencing extremely flaky scalp. Have been to multiple doctors that have prescribed different things but nothing fully fixed it.

Asked for Female, 25 Years 49 Views v

Dr. Kapil Baheti Dermatologist | Bangalore Rural

Can be seb capitis or sebopsoriasis ... Read More

My scalp and face is extremely oily with no acne can i take low dose isotretinoin just for oil control isotretinoin 10 mg or 20 mg

Asked for Male, 22 Years 47 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

So I am a 18 years old guy. I had dandruff when i was in 9th class but now i am in my 1st year. I don't know how but i have redness and cut type in my scalp from past 1 month.When i feel itchy and i rub with my hand then the blood comes from the scalp area and it is very painful. I can't able to put my hand on the scalp neither i am able to comb my

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Asked for Male, 18 Years 66 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Since, 3 months been suffering from red painful, itchy points on my scalp ... blood fluid is passing out... due to the same reason I had got my 6 lympnodes swallon

Asked for Female, 20 Years 37 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Hi, I got hair color yesterday for first time. After few hours I started severe itching on my scalp and now my scalp is swollen, I can feel heaviness throughout my scalp and have swollen lymph nodes around my ears. Pls. Advise. I have taken Allegra and o am doing cold press.

Asked for Female, 31 Years 32 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Why am I having an itchy scalp and bumps after applying 5% topical minoxidil? Two years back when I started, i didn't face any such issues. After a long time, I started applying again and now i have this issue.

Asked for Female, 28 Years 67 Views v

Dr. Amandeep Dermatologist | Khanna

Will improve with medication Consult online for further management ... Read More

Hi doctor my brother has white scalp not sure is it fungus from last couple of years , now it is developed on beard area and little on chest, can you please check and confirm if it is treatable with any medication ? What does it is does not look like dandruff

Asked for Male, 29 Years 34 Views v

Dr. Palak Deshmukh Dermatologist | Pune

It maybe seborrheic dermatits. And may not be fungal infection. Kindly consult for better diagnosis and management. ... Read More

Hello doctor , What is the on scalp which looks like white dead skin. Please provide solution

Asked for Male, 28 Years 34 Views v

Dr. Moin Ahmad Siddiqui Trichologist | Lucknow

Salisia KT shampoo ... Read More

Ive been having very oily scalp and dry hair. Like, if I dont shampoo every day, my scalp starts to feel itchy and oily, but my ends are getting damaged, they feel veryyyyyy dry. Please advise.

Asked for Female, 20 Years 51 Views v

Dr. Nithin N Aesthetic Dermatologist | Bangalore

Take online consultation ... Read More

Piercing pain going from right neck into scalp from last 07 years. The pain is all the while when head is bent for sometime.

Asked for Female, 33 Years 32 Views v

Dr. Raghav Kapoor Neurologist | Delhi

It can likely be due to a nerve root compression at the level of your neck. ... Read More

I found excessive dandruff in my hair than I bald my head found that redness on scalp in a patchy way ...what should I do??

Asked for Male, 31 Years 20 Views v

Dr. Rashmi Nandwana Dermatologist | Noida

Specific medication will treat your concern. Kindly consult online for proper treatment ... Read More

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Swelling of the scalp

There's a small swelling on my scalp, on the top right area. Is this a serious condition? Is it a tumor?

Having swelling on scalp and also a lot of hairfall and dadruff! Don't know what to do ?? Why my scalp is swollen?

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Sir i have swelling in scalp...under the root of hair..initially..i had pain ..n redness over that...bt now ...bump is being really hard ..to touch...n its painfull when im trying to push it downward ..n its not like soft ...one of hair at its root is not being properly grow over dat..

I am sleeping for 1.5hours on floor without pillow then I discover swelling in back of head scalp... Is it normal?

I have been observing pimples and swelling in my scalp. I can also feel bumps and lines on my scalp as well. I have been gaining weight since few months that too not having that heavy diet.

Due to root touch up scalp infection has happened visited doc yesterday and started medicine but suddenly I can see eyes swelling

Found cuts and several small boil like swelling on the scalp. Pain on pressing only can you please tell me what is this? Attached photo. Applied skin cream. Have dry skin.

Swelling on the scalp area and back of the neck. Not sure what these are. They are hard and painful on applying a little pressure on them. What could be the reasons please?

Coin size bump on scalp form last 3 month no change in shape and size not painful even .black in center and red from outer area feels soft when touched and dont psin after touching

I have palpitations like scalp jumping or just like we knock a door like feeling in my scalp behind ear and above ear since 9 months after my gall bladder laproscopic in left side since then I have neck pain and left ear pops sometimes I can't sleep on my left side due to palpitations

I have Ear above scalp jumping since after my gall bladder operation which had in may 2025 in the same side I have neck pain also ,I can't sleep in left when I sleep in left the jumping start and continue upto 7,8 hours then stop again it comes after 5,6 days

Hi Pain is in scalp . Experincing this pain from 3 years. due this pain hair gets tangled and pin like throbbing pain is observed. please give a solution.

From last 2 days I have been experiencing itching on my scalp and today morning I noticed white scar(image attchd) on my scalp I had experienced the same pattern of scar and itching on external part of my genital few year back and now there is no itching but the scar is there only

My father who is 64 years old is bald.. his scalp has too much flakes and dandruff..it is too much irritating for him also..im winter its increased.what should he does??what can be used ?

Birthmark on scalp increased lit bit seems to be sebaceous nevus or epidermal nevus , needs homeopathic suggestion in any treatment available

For the past few years I've been experiencing extremely flaky scalp. Have been to multiple doctors that have prescribed different things but nothing fully fixed it.

My scalp and face is extremely oily with no acne can i take low dose isotretinoin just for oil control isotretinoin 10 mg or 20 mg

Since, 3 months been suffering from red painful, itchy points on my scalp ... blood fluid is passing out... due to the same reason I had got my 6 lympnodes swallon

Hi, I got hair color yesterday for first time. After few hours I started severe itching on my scalp and now my scalp is swollen, I can feel heaviness throughout my scalp and have swollen lymph nodes around my ears. Pls. Advise. I have taken Allegra and o am doing cold press.

Why am I having an itchy scalp and bumps after applying 5% topical minoxidil? Two years back when I started, i didn't face any such issues. After a long time, I started applying again and now i have this issue.

Hi doctor my brother has white scalp not sure is it fungus from last couple of years , now it is developed on beard area and little on chest, can you please check and confirm if it is treatable with any medication ? What does it is does not look like dandruff

Hello doctor , What is the on scalp which looks like white dead skin. Please provide solution

Ive been having very oily scalp and dry hair. Like, if I dont shampoo every day, my scalp starts to feel itchy and oily, but my ends are getting damaged, they feel veryyyyyy dry. Please advise.

Piercing pain going from right neck into scalp from last 07 years. The pain is all the while when head is bent for sometime.

I found excessive dandruff in my hair than I bald my head found that redness on scalp in a patchy way ...what should I do??

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