Applying a cold compress to a contusion may help minimize swelling and bruising. Seek medical attention if a contusion doesn't heal or continues to be painful. May also be called: Bruise A contusion kun-TOO-zhun , or bruise, of the face, scalp, or neck is an injury to the skin and underlying tissue in those areas. More to Know A contusion, or bruise, forms when soft tissue in the body is crushed but the skin doesn't break. Keep in Mind Because head injuries can be serious, contusions to the face, scalp, or neck should be evaluated by your doctor.
The cells of your body absorb the oxygen and nutrients from the blood to work and function, which causes the cells to create carbon dioxide and other toxins. Veins carry these toxins away from cells and back to the heart and lungs. Blood vessels in your skin also help regulate your body temperature. Your body increases blood flow to vessels near the surface of the skin to allow heat to escape when you are too hot, and reduces blood flow when you are too cold.
Because of their location, these superficial blood vessels are vulnerable to injury associated with trauma. Your scalp can bleed profusely from even a minor cut. Many tiny arteries and veins serve the individual muscles and skin on your head. Some of these blood vessels lie deep within your skull, while other superficial arteries and veins are quite close to the surface of your skin. Most head injuries are minor and do not require medical attention, but they sure can bleed a lot.
For minor head injuries, treat the wound by holding pressure to stop the bleeding, then wash the wound in the sink or shower. Once the wound is totally clean, you can use an antibiotic ointment to help with the healing process. Rest and make sure there's someone with you to keep an eye on you to watch for any confusion or significant drowsiness—reasons they would want to take you to the ER.
Common symptoms include prickling, burning, or tingling sensations, as well as flaky, itchy skin. Dermatitis is a common condition associated with a general inflammation of the skin. Symptoms include an itchy rash and swollen skin.
You may also experience blisters , crusts, or flakes. These symptoms can be triggered by contact with many common things, such as:. Folliculitis , furunculosis , and carbunculosis are all infections of the hair follicles that can cause scalp sensitivity. These infections can be painful, sore, or warm to the touch.
They often affect the back of the neck, the back of the scalp, or the armpit. Sometimes, pus can be squeezed out from these skin lesions. Fungal infections of the scalp, such as tinea capitis and tinea versicolor , are most common in children and can cause hair loss.
What may look like flakes of dandruff could be lice. Lice is highly contagious and can live up to 30 days on your scalp or body. Lice eggs can live even longer. A tension headache can also cause scalp pain. Stress , depression , or anxiety can cause or worsen your symptoms, making muscles tense. The temporal artery is a blood vessel that runs on the side of your head in front of your ear. Temporal arteritis is a condition in which the temporal artery becomes inflamed and very tender to touch.
Symptoms associated with this condition include jaw pain , headaches , and visual disturbances. Temporal arteritis most often affects older adults.
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