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The Patient suffers from stinging sensations on her scalp. She can 'move' the stinging points. This affliction occurs more after dark. What would or could be the source of this and what can be done to alleviate it? Scalp dysesthesia (also called burning scalp syndrome) is one of the closest matches for stinging sensations on the scalp that can shift or be “moved,” often without visible skin changes, and that may worsen in the evening or at night. onlinelibrary.wiley.com This is a neuropathic sensory disorder involving abnormal nerve signaling in the scalp. People describe burning, stinging, prickling, tingling, itching, or crawling feelings that can be localized or diffuse and may change location. The skin often looks normal (or shows only secondary changes from scratching). Symptoms can intensify after dark due to lower anti-inflammatory hormone levels, temperature shifts, reduced daytime distractions, or heightened awareness when quiet. verywellhealth.com Possible so...