Why does the bump on the top of my head hurt?

The pain of a lump on the top of the head is a common symptom in people's daily life. The main cause of this symptom may be seborrheic dermatitis. This has a lot to do with the fact that people do not pay enough attention to the hygiene of the scalp. In short, no matter how to face this situation, people need to understand it and then take effective measures to treat it. So let’s introduce in detail what is going on when a bump on the top of the head hurts.

dermatology

The painful blisters on the top of the head are probably caused by seborrheic dermatitis, which is usually related to the patient's inadequate personal hygiene. Seborrheic dermatitis, also known as seborrheic eczema, is a chronic papular and scaly inflammatory skin disease that occurs in areas rich in sebaceous glands. This disease is more common in adults and newborns, and is prone to occur in areas rich in sebaceous glands such as the head, face, and trunk.

The onset of seborrheic dermatitis may be related to sebum secretion, microorganisms, abnormal neurotransmitters, physical and climatic factors, nutritional deficiencies, and the effects of drugs. In recent years, the relationship between Pityrosporum ovale and seborrheic dermatitis has received attention, and it is believed that it plays an important role in the pathogenesis of seborrheic dermatitis. In addition, mental factors, eating habits, vitamin B deficiency and alcoholism may also have a certain impact on the occurrence and development of this disease. Widespread and persistent seborrheic dermatitis can be an important cutaneous symptom of HIV infection.

The lesions are scattered in flakes with clear boundaries and thick scales that feel uneven to the touch. The hair does not fall out, and the short hair gathers into bundles. In severe cases, the lesions may be connected into large pieces, extending to the front hairline and invading the forehead several centimeters. When the scales are scraped off, there will be a film phenomenon (that is, when the scales are scraped off, there will be a shiny red film underneath) and bleeding phenomenon (that is, when the film is lightly scraped, scattered small bleeding spots may appear). The film phenomenon and bleeding phenomenon are important characteristics of psoriasis lesions.

Patients need to pay attention to a regular life, get enough sleep, adjust their diet, eat more vegetables, limit high-fat and high-sugar diets, avoid drinking alcohol and spicy and irritating foods, and avoid excessive mental stress. If necessary, medication can also be used.