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What Causes Lumps And Rashes On Forehead Along With Swelling On Cheeks?

woke up with lumps and a rash on my fore head/top of head my left side of my cheek is swelled up like I was punched, the swelling is closer to my ear. I have pain in my left eye and on the side of my head near my temple. the rash and lumps are red and there is one small spot on my neck. Can this be from an insect bite
Wed, 23 Dec 2015
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Hi,

Most probably you may be having herpes zoster. Kindly consult the dermatologist immediately. It is a viral skin disease caused by VZV virus. It is characterised by painful,burning vesiculopapular lesions in clusters on one side of the body in zonal fashion. It is an emergency. You should be treated properly by expert dermatologist.

I would suggest..

- antiviral like acyclovir 800 mg 5 times a day for two weeks
- pain killer like ketorolac
- steroid in tappering dose
- silver sulfadia sine cream


Have patience..do not worry. You may be alright in few weeks after proper treatment.

Thanks.

Dr. Ilyas Patel MD
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What Causes Lumps And Rashes On Forehead Along With Swelling On Cheeks?

Hi, Most probably you may be having herpes zoster. Kindly consult the dermatologist immediately. It is a viral skin disease caused by VZV virus. It is characterised by painful,burning vesiculopapular lesions in clusters on one side of the body in zonal fashion. It is an emergency. You should be treated properly by expert dermatologist. I would suggest.. - antiviral like acyclovir 800 mg 5 times a day for two weeks - pain killer like ketorolac - steroid in tappering dose - silver sulfadia sine cream Have patience..do not worry. You may be alright in few weeks after proper treatment. Thanks. Dr. Ilyas Patel MD