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Hi! i'm getting 5 second pin like pain on one side of my head. should i be worried? i'm use minoxidil 5% and avocado to grow my hair(pain when not use

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Dr. Otto Placik answered

Probably not related: It does not sound as if your pain is related to the medication. Make sure you don't have a cutaneous eruption or skin lesion. If it persists, i would talk to your physician.

Answered 7/27/2013

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A member asked:

Hi! i'm getting 5 second pin like pain on one side of my head. should i be worried? i'm use minoxidil 5% and avocado to grow my hair(pain when not use

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Otto Placik answered

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