Yes, I had them on the right side of my forehead and I think I would have rather had a mack truck hit me. At least then (if I survived) the pain would have been understandable. I had them in 2006 and still suffer from itching and some slight pain. I take a generic allergy tablet almost every day to control it (it really does help me) to control the itching. Diphenhydramine, please check with your doctor to see it this is ok.