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What Causes Red Spots On The Forehead?

Hello, I have red spots(look like broken blood vessels) on my forehead that have been there for months. I have had this before and I had a doctor remove it with a laser. My question is, what is this? How am I getting this? The first time I had it was when I was 10 , again when I was 20 and now for a 3rd time right after i turned 30. The red spots are always in the same area on the left side of my forehead. Any ideas?
Thu, 23 Nov 2017
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Hi.
As per your case history you are having polymorphic light eruption.
My treatment advice is -
1. Avoid sun exposure and use a good sunscreen lotion with spf more than 30.
2. Apply a mild antibiotic plus steroid cream like fusiderm-b cream twice daily on it.
3. Take an antihistamine medication like levocetrizine twice daily for 7-10 days.
4. Other treatment options are oral steroid like prednisone or betamethasone taken only after consulting a dermatologist.

Thanks
Dr. Harshit bhachech.
MBBS, DDVL.
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What Causes Red Spots On The Forehead?

Hi. As per your case history you are having polymorphic light eruption. My treatment advice is - 1. Avoid sun exposure and use a good sunscreen lotion with spf more than 30. 2. Apply a mild antibiotic plus steroid cream like fusiderm-b cream twice daily on it. 3. Take an antihistamine medication like levocetrizine twice daily for 7-10 days. 4. Other treatment options are oral steroid like prednisone or betamethasone taken only after consulting a dermatologist. Thanks Dr. Harshit bhachech. MBBS, DDVL.