Scalp Pain
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Scalp Pain Home Care
Home care
for scalp pain includes:
Apply cold compresses:
Wrap ice in a moist hand towel. Do not apply ice directly to the skin.
Apply warm compresses.
Take prescribed medications as directed.
Acetaminophen
for pain
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications
for pain:
Ibuprofen
Naproxen
Ketoprofen
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Last Updated: Jul 8, 2009
Authors:
Stephen J. Schueler, MD
;
John H. Beckett, MD
;
D. Scott Gettings, MD
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