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What Causes A Cluster Of Blisters On The Left Side Of The Forehead?

hi, my daughter is 11 years old and we have just noticed that she has got a small cluster of blister type spots on the left side of her forehead near her hairline and just wondered what it could be , she says they are very painful to touch and itchy at times too
Wed, 26 Feb 2014
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Hi. Thanks for posting your concern at HCM

I would keep a possibility of either Herpes Zoster Or Herpes Simplex OR bacterial folliculitis.

Herpes zoster as well as herpes simplex would presents as a cluster of clear fluid filled vesicles which are associated with burning sensation/pain, tingling, tickling OR sharp, shooting and stabbing pain. The lesions are localised to one side of the body and are often distributed in a stripe in case of herpes zoster.

Folliculitis on the other hand is characterised by pus points in contrast to the clear fluid filled vesicles of herpes zoster.

I would therefore advice that you see a dermatologist for a confirmatory diagnosis and appropriate management.


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What Causes A Cluster Of Blisters On The Left Side Of The Forehead?

Hi. Thanks for posting your concern at HCM I would keep a possibility of either Herpes Zoster Or Herpes Simplex OR bacterial folliculitis. Herpes zoster as well as herpes simplex would presents as a cluster of clear fluid filled vesicles which are associated with burning sensation/pain, tingling, tickling OR sharp, shooting and stabbing pain. The lesions are localised to one side of the body and are often distributed in a stripe in case of herpes zoster. Folliculitis on the other hand is characterised by pus points in contrast to the clear fluid filled vesicles of herpes zoster. I would therefore advice that you see a dermatologist for a confirmatory diagnosis and appropriate management. regards