Steroids (short for corticosteroids) are synthetic drugs that closely resemble cortisol, a hormone that your body produces naturally. Steroids work by decreasing inflammation and reducing the activity of the immune system.teroids (short for corticosteroids) are synthetic drugs that closely resemble cortisol, a hormone that your body produces naturally. Steroids work by decreasing inflammation and reducing the activity of the immune system.
A wide variety of chemicals have the potential to irritate the scalp and cause pain and sensitivity. Although virtually any chemical can potentially cause scalp sensitivity, harsh chemicals such as hair dye, permanent wave solution and hair straighteners are more likely to cause pain and sensitivity than shampoos, conditioners and other everyday hair products.
Headaches, sore scalp, tight neck, head tension: Your scalp feels sore, has shooting pains, or that the back of your neck and head are very tense. You might also experience burning scalp or skin on your head, neck or any other place on your body. It might also feel like there is a pressure in your head, or like there is a tight band around your head. It might also feel like your scalp is sore or burning, yet there is no physical or medical reason for it.