It also raises questions like, “why does my scalp hurt ... the inflammation may cause scalp to hurt and feel tender to touch,” he says. Ringworm, aka tinea capitis, isn’t actually ...

The result is hair that hurts and a painful, irritated scalp that may feel sore to the touch. With dirty hair, a buildup of oils can also cause yeast and bacteria to form on the scalp, which Hazan ...