Suggest Treatment For A Red Spot On The Temple Region

Posted on Wed, 1 Jun 2016

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Wed, 1 Jun 2016 Answered on

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Question : i have a red spot on my temple about the size of a quarter, it doesn't really itch it is warm? i have no known allergies or medical conditions besides anemia im 29 years old.

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please, upload an image for review!

Detailed Answer:
HI and thank you so much for this query.

I am so sorry to hear about this spot and all the inconveniences this has caused you. I have reviewed this information fully and it would be very important to obtain an image and review. This way I can provide a personalised and helpful response to you.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (9 minutes later)

i have attached the photo

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Thanks for the image!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for the image.

I have reviewed it fully. However, this could represent an irritation/allergy or an infection. To make the difference, it would be necessary to establish how long this has been as infections would most likely be acute than chronic. For how long has this been there? Has there be any change in your cosmetics products? are you having any problem with the upper eyelid of the right eye? It seems to present a similar nature like the spot you are referring to. If this is true, then something you apply on the face may be the likely cause. Well, let me hear first from you.

Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (16 hours later)

it has been there for 3 days now counting today. on my eyelid is an eyeshadow i use very similar to the color on my temple but nothing is wrong with my eyelid I dont where make up on ny face just eyemakeup. I havent used any new soaps or hair products. I live in Florida i get a lot of sun. i did go to the beach on Sunday and used a new sunscreen.

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (19 hours later)

Brief Answer:
For now, monitor only!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

This is recent and really not typical of a specific disease condition. I strongly believe this will regress spontaneously and doesn't really need any specific medical unless this fails to regress within 7-10days significantly. The beach and new sunscreen lotion might be possible contributing factors.

Keep me posted. I wish you well.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar