HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

question-icon

Could Rash In Forehead And Low Grade Infection In Tooth Be Related?

default
Posted on Mon, 16 Dec 2013
Question: I have had a red rash on my forehead for three months,slowly getting worse,tried creams eg hydrocortisone etc,last week a dental check and x rays found I have an low grade infection in a lower tooth,hurts to bite and this has been going on for roughly the same time period as the rash,am having a root canal tomorrow,could the rash be related to the tooth,I also feel hotter,exercise also increases redness,almost like a fever look,never had this problem before,and watch diet and take quality supplements thanks XXXXXXX chapman
doctor
Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (54 minutes later)
Brief Answer: Upload a picture. Detailed Answer: Hi XXXXX, Thank you so much for this query. I am so sorry to hear about these dental infection and the rash. It would be very unlikely that there is a connection between these two as the disease process and possible causes are very different. They don't even lie next to each other where contamination because of proximity would be likely. Also, ask your surgeon what he thinks of the rash and its possible connection tomorrow just for further curiosity purpose. Please, upload an image of this rash for a closer appreciation and more clarifications. Thanks and hope to get the image uploaded. Dr. Ditah, MD
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Chobufo Ditah

General & Family Physician

Practicing since :2009

Answered : 6321 Questions

Ask me a question
premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Ask a Dermatologist
Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
backtotop2
Could Rash In Forehead And Low Grade Infection In Tooth Be Related?

Brief Answer: Upload a picture. Detailed Answer: Hi XXXXX, Thank you so much for this query. I am so sorry to hear about these dental infection and the rash. It would be very unlikely that there is a connection between these two as the disease process and possible causes are very different. They don't even lie next to each other where contamination because of proximity would be likely. Also, ask your surgeon what he thinks of the rash and its possible connection tomorrow just for further curiosity purpose. Please, upload an image of this rash for a closer appreciation and more clarifications. Thanks and hope to get the image uploaded. Dr. Ditah, MD