Scalp pain is a precursor to herpes zoster, occipital neuralgia, folliculitis and other diseases. 1. Herpes zoster: the disease is caused by the body infected with varicella zoster virus, its triggers are overwork, colds, etc., the clinical manifestations of the skin papules, blisters, etc., accompanied by itching, pain, etc., which can occur throughout the body, such as the chest, abdomen, head and face. 2. Occipital neuralgia: this condition is usually associated with the cervical nerves are extruded, the pain symptoms appear in the back of the scalp, the affected population of the occipital large, small or third occipital nerve distribution area of the unilateral or bilateral paroxysmal tear-like or pinprick-like pain. 3. Folliculitis: the situation refers to a hair follicle involvement of inflammatory skin diseases, which is usually associated with the skin follicles are infected by bacteria and other pathogens, the clinical manifestations of the hair follicles as the center of the red papules or follicular herpes, accompanied by itching, pain and other symptoms. If the above situation exists, it is recommended to go to the hospital as soon as possible for a clear diagnosis and symptomatic treatment.