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What Causes Rash And Swelling On Cheek?

Thank you. I woke up about 3 days ago with a bit of swelling under one eye and then within 24 hrs had a swollen nose, very red and a sunburned like rash, also swollen only on one side of check. I have been given a zpack and predestine, sp? and it is significantly better. I have been looking up lupus an am very concerned, could this be something else?
Wed, 1 Aug 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

I will keep a possibility of shingles, considering the fact that the distribution of the rash is one sided. Shingles usually presents as red, swollen, painful and blistery rash on one side of the body. Though it affects chest and face commonly, it could affect almost any part of the body.. I suggest you to kindly consult a dermatologist in your region for confirmation of the diagnosis. Treatment of shingles would consist of oral antiviral like valacyclovir or acyclovir for a week.

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What Causes Rash And Swelling On Cheek?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I will keep a possibility of shingles, considering the fact that the distribution of the rash is one sided. Shingles usually presents as red, swollen, painful and blistery rash on one side of the body. Though it affects chest and face commonly, it could affect almost any part of the body.. I suggest you to kindly consult a dermatologist in your region for confirmation of the diagnosis. Treatment of shingles would consist of oral antiviral like valacyclovir or acyclovir for a week. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.