What Causes Rash On Forehead Along With Swollen Left Eye?

Posted on Sun, 28 Jun 2015

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Question : I have a terrible rush on my forhead, the left eye is closed and all swollen up..My husband says apple cider vinegar, and of course cold water compresses. It came yesterday late afternoon and got worse over night. Is it the heat? We have almost 40 degree C.
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Answered by Dr. Shoaib Khan (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Pls attach clear images of the eye and the rash, thank you

Detailed Answer:
Hello ma'am and welcome.

Thank you for writing to us.

I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. Please attach clear images of the affected region to our discussion. Thank you.

Also, if you could answer a few questions pertaining to our discussion it would greatly help:

+Are you allergic to anything?
+Did your symptoms appear soon after exposure to something new like new conditioner, new cosmetics, pollen, food, drink, etc.
+Is the region itchy?
+Is it possible that it could be an insect bite?

I look forward to hearing from you in order to help you better.

Best wishes.

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

Follow up: Dr. Shoaib Khan (15 minutes later)

Thank you for answering., No kn own allergies, but Dr. decided to go off Ramipril (1.25 mg). It seems to be a heat rush, getting now to the other eye too. No sweat but very uncomfortable. will try to send a picture, and probably go to the hospital.

Answered by Dr. Shoaib Khan (31 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
A few suggestions, but difficult without being able to visually examine it

Detailed Answer:
Hello once again ma'am.

It would have really helped if you could attach an image or email it to

YYYY@YYYY

with 'ATTN: Dr. Shoaib Khan' in ht subject line

But for now, with the provided information it could be something to do with either your blood pressure or an allergic reaction. I would recommend you checking your blood pressure and taking something to reduce it. Also at the same time, please try to get your hands on some anti-histamine medication like pheniramine, chlorpheniramine, etc.

Please also take an anti-inflammatory non-steroidal medication for the discomfort and swelling (e.g. ibuprofen, tylenol, etc.); and go about a cold pack application to help reduce the swelling for now.

Please also visit a doctor as I can only assume what could be wrong, and a blood investigation can accurately tell us what the cause could be and accordingly help treat you more rapidly and accurately.

Best wishes.

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

Follow up: Dr. Shoaib Khan (5 hours later)

Hello Dr. Khan:

Indeed I needed another prescription of prednisone - all you said is correct and
will be done and followed.

Thank you, best regards,
(Mrs.) XXXX
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Answered by Dr. Shoaib Khan (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Always here to help, wishing you loads of luck

Detailed Answer:
Hi once again ma'am.

i wish you lots of luck and would like you to know that you need not ever hesitate to write to me about anything, be it small or huge; I am always here to help.

Best wishes.

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