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A member asked:

Will brushing hair stimulate hair growth? specifically eyebrows

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Dr. Edward Burney answered

Hair brushing/growth: Not that I am aware. Talk with your doc, if thin brows, may be genetic or due to condition such as a thyroid problem.

Dr Iwata agreed

Answered 4/13/2014

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When i brush my hair with my hand on the right side of my head , i feel a slight pain same when i touch any part of my face corresponding to that side?

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When I pulled my hair while brushing it started a sudden headache..on a certain region of top head..it persisted for few hours when I also felt pressure inside one of my eye..also whenever I pull tht part of hair it pains in my head..why shud I do?

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