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What Causes A Red Mark On The Forehead?
I got a red mark about 2 inches wide from hairline to left eyebrow recently. I am taking 3 pills a day of Trileptal for Trigmental neuralgia for 8 years. I am 75 years old. Your advice of what caused this red mark on my forehead and what I can do about it will be appreciated.
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Hello,welcome to the HCM.
It can be portwine stain because of some neurologic vessels problem as it is also associated with trigeminal neuralgia.
My opinion would be get checked by a Neurologist to evaluate the diagnosis.
Regards,Dr.Maheshwari
It can be portwine stain because of some neurologic vessels problem as it is also associated with trigeminal neuralgia.
My opinion would be get checked by a Neurologist to evaluate the diagnosis.
Regards,Dr.Maheshwari
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