What Causes Redness And Inflammation On The Forehead?

Posted on Sun, 20 Nov 2016

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Question : I am also concerned with the redness to the left of the opening in two of the pictures. Will the redness/inflammation on the head ever get better or go away?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Lichen Simplex et Atrophicus

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you

I have reviewed the Images.
I think the rough skin/ toad skin at the base of penis is likely part of the same process i.e LSeA and therefore I suggest you to use a moderately potent topical steroid cream for this area as well e.g mometasone furoate 0.1% cream Or fluticasone propionate 0.05% cream, 2x daily.

Redness of glans in LSeA is due to inflammation and thinning of skin due to atrophy. Redness would reduce with treatment and with time.

Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (3 hours later)

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You are welcome

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for writing to me

Take care

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