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Glossary Trichodynia

painful or burning sensation on the scalp without visible irritation

Trichodynia, also known as scalp dysesthesia or hair pain, is a condition characterized by a painful or burning sensation on the scalp, often accompanied by a feeling of itching or tingling. This discomfort can occur even without any visible signs of irritation or inflammation and is sometimes associated with hair loss conditions like telogen effluvium or alopecia areata. The exact cause is not well understood, but it may involve nerve dysfunction or psychological factors.

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research Hair Pain (Trichodynia): Frequency and Relationship to Hair Loss and Patient Gender

48 citations , January 2002 in “Dermatology”

In this study, hair pain (trichodynia) was reported by a significant portion of patients with hair loss, but it did not correlate with the cause or activity of the condition.

research The presence of trichodynia in patients with telogen effluvium and androgenetic alopecia

46 citations , September 2003 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

This study found that trichodynia is common among patients with telogen effluvium and androgenetic alopecia, and it often coexists with psychological issues like depression and anxiety.

Trichodynia and Telogen Effluvium in COVID-19 Patients: Results of an International Expert Opinion Survey on Diagnosis and Management

research Trichodynia and telogen effluvium in COVID-19 patients: Results of an international expert opinion survey on diagnosis and management

39 citations , August 2021 in “JAAD International”

This study found that telogen effluvium and trichodynia are common in patients after COVID-19, and their severity may be influenced by the severity of the COVID-19 infection.

The Role of Psychological Factors and Serum Zinc, Folate, and Vitamin B12 Levels in the Aetiology of Trichodynia: A Case-Control Study

research The role of psychological factors and serum zinc, folate and vitamin B₁₂levels in the aetiology of trichodynia: a case-control study

33 citations , April 2009 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology”

This study observed that psychological factors and serum levels of zinc, folate, and vitamin B12 may contribute to the development of trichodynia.

research Trichodynia: a review of the literature

26 citations , December 2015 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

This abstract reviews the symptom of trichodynia, a painful scalp sensation linked to hair loss, and highlights its potential connection to inflammation but reports no new research findings.

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community Can trichodynia ruin an exosome treatment?

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The user has tried various hair loss treatments including topical minoxidil, oral finasteride, oral dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and exosome therapy, but none have been effective. They suspect trichodynia might be preventing these treatments from working.

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