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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Eyes And Spreading Rash On Forehead

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Posted on Tue, 9 Aug 2016
Question: Inwent to an urgent care center for a rash on the right side of my forehead, spread to my eyebrow but today my eye is swollen. I was give 20 mg predisone twice a day, Benadryl and ice pack. Should I be doing anything else. The doctor believes it is an allergies reaction. Info have rheumatoid arthritis and an under active thyroid. Thank you
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Answered by Dr. Sumit Bhatti (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Rule out herpes zoster opthalmicus. Antivirals.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for your query.

1. From your description, it seems that you should rule our herpes zoster opthalmicus.

2. An examination by a skin specialist and an eye specialist will be required.

3. If there is any doubt regarding herpes, antivirals such as acyclovir (800 mg 5 times a day or valcyclovir (500 mg twice a day ) for 1-2 weeks, local acyclovir ointment, eye treatment drops and anti-inflammatory medication should be started.

4. If it is an allergic reaction, it should settle down earlier. Antibiotics can be started if this persists.

I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.

Regards.
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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Eyes And Spreading Rash On Forehead

Brief Answer: Rule out herpes zoster opthalmicus. Antivirals. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thank you for your query. 1. From your description, it seems that you should rule our herpes zoster opthalmicus. 2. An examination by a skin specialist and an eye specialist will be required. 3. If there is any doubt regarding herpes, antivirals such as acyclovir (800 mg 5 times a day or valcyclovir (500 mg twice a day ) for 1-2 weeks, local acyclovir ointment, eye treatment drops and anti-inflammatory medication should be started. 4. If it is an allergic reaction, it should settle down earlier. Antibiotics can be started if this persists. I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them. Regards.