I Have A Rash On My Forehead That Has Spread

Posted on Mon, 18 Mar 2019

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Question : I have a rash on my forehead that has spread to my eye, causing it to swell, this is the third day

Answered by Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (43 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Probably folliculitis, follow the advice below.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

I already reviewed the attached report.

Your symptoms seem to be related to folliculitis.

This is a common skin condition in which hair follicles become inflamed.

The treatment consists in antibiotics.

I suggest using any antibacterial soap to wash the face.

I also suggest using an antibiotic cream for local application such as Bacitracin cream.

I also recommend using an oral treatment of antibiotic such as Augmentin 625 mg twice a day for seven days.

Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (2 hours later)

I would need a prescription for Augmentin, is this something you could do?

Answered by Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
We can not give a prescription through this online platform.

Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,

We cannot give a prescription through this online platform.

I suggest you to consult your general physician about the prescription.

I am sorry that I can help you at this point.

If you have further queries feel, free to consult me again.

Take care dear,

Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T