The scalp; the skin that covers the upper part of the head.
Compound of Old English 'heafod' (head) and 'skin,' derived from Old Norse 'skinn.' This literal description emerged in Middle English to distinguish the facial skin from the skin covering the cranium.
Your headskin is actually one of the most sensitive parts of your body—it has more nerve endings per square inch than most other skin, which is why a tiny head wound bleeds so much and why a good scalp massage feels absolutely amazing.
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