Scalp pain when pressed may be caused by acute injury, contact dermatitis, folliculitis and other factors. 1. Acute injury: the scalp area has suffered an external blow, resulting in localized damage, causing localized oozing, resulting in scalp swelling, subcutaneous bruising and other symptoms, when pressed with the hand, there will be obvious pain. 2. Contact dermatitis: For example, the use of irritating toiletries or hair dyes may induce contact dermatitis, which can be painful when pressed by hand and accompanied by symptoms such as redness and itching of the skin. 3. Folliculitis: the scalp part of the hair follicle holes are more, improper daily care, induced folliculitis, will lead to the scalp to appear pressing the symptoms of pain. If the scalp hurts when pressed, lasts for a long time or is accompanied by other clinical manifestations, it is recommended to consult a doctor for examination and treatment.