6 Reasons Why Your Hair Hurts According To A Dermatologist

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      Mayo Clinic: “Dandruff”
    
      Mayo Clinic: “Folliculitis”
    
      Mayo Clinic: "Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)”
    
      Cleveland Clinic: “Allodynia”

Is this an emergency? If you are experiencing serious medical symptoms, please see the National Library of Medicine’s list of signs you need emergency medical attention or call 911.

If your hair hurts when you move it, skin conditions like folliculitis or eczema may be to blame.

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Here are some other tips to prevent or treat dandruff, per the Mayo Clinic:

Work on stress management. Stress can trigger (or worsen) dandruff. Eat a nutrient-dense diet. Zinc, B vitamins and certain types of fats may help prevent dandruff. Spend some time outdoors. Sunlight may help curb or control dandruff — just be sure to slather on sunscreen.

• Work on stress management. Stress can trigger (or worsen) dandruff.
• Eat a nutrient-dense diet. Zinc, B vitamins and certain types of fats may help prevent dandruff.
• Spend some time outdoors. Sunlight may help curb or control dandruff — just be sure to slather on sunscreen.

Home remedies, like warm compresses and anti-itch creams, may also help soothe symptoms.

Per the Mayo Clinic, you may also prevent flareups by identifying and avoiding triggers, which can include:

Sweat Stress Soaps or detergents Dust or pollen Certain foods like eggs, milk, soy and wheat

• Sweat

• Stress

• Soaps or detergents

• Dust or pollen

• Certain foods like eggs, milk, soy and wheat

     Mayo Clinic: “Dandruff”
  
     Mayo Clinic: “Folliculitis”
  
     Mayo Clinic: "Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)”
  
     Cleveland Clinic: “Allodynia”