Are A Rash On The Face And Swelling In The Face Signs Of Shingles?

Posted on Fri, 21 Jul 2023

Question: Hi, I have a rash on my face , my face is swollen , looks like a bee stung me. The dr said its shingles, I started medication yesterday but it's not getting better. This was on my left side of the face, today I see its starting to swell on the right side. There is no pain, burning or itching. What can it be ?

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

Brief Answer:
It may not be shingles, kindly upload images

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

I don't think it is Shingles because shingles are usually painful. Moreover, shingles are restricted to one side of the face. Perhaps it is either Angioedema or an Allergic reaction.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Kakkar S., Dermatologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (41 hours later)

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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (17 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Oral and topical antibiotics

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

This seems like a bacterial skin and soft tissue infection. I suggest you take an oral antibiotic e.g. either Amoxicillin or Cephalexin. In addition, I suggest you apply a topical antibiotic e.g. either Neosporin ointment or Mupirocin ointment.

Hope I have answered your query.

Regards,
Dr. Kakkar S., Dermatologist

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy