There are many reasons why your scalp hurts when you press it, such as scalp folliculitis, trauma, neuralgia and other reasons. 1. scalp folliculitis: scalp folliculitis, can cause scalp follicles congestion and swelling, may lead to scalp pain when pressed. 2. Trauma: Traumatic stimulation of the scalp can also cause congestion and swelling, causing scalp pain when pressed. 3. Nerve pain: nervousness, lack of sleep, diabetic neuropathy, nerve damage caused by scalp shingles, etc., can cause scalp pain when pressed. Scalp pain when pressed, there may be other reasons, it is recommended to go to the regular hospital in a timely manner to check, clarify the cause of the disease, and follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment.