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What Causes Swelling On Both Side Of Forehead?

I got on both sides of my forehead , close to my hairline, ,snake looking , some kind of swelling,maybe 1 inch long. They ,sometimes disapear and then come back again .It,s been ,for about a month.I feel some sort of , dull but not significant headake .Please , tell me ,what this could be and where it came from/ Thank You,Adam .
posted on Thu, 12 Nov 2015
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hello , good morning.

Swelling of the forehead can occur as a result of a wide variety of conditions. It is typically a symptom of an another underlying problem and is generally not considered serious or life-threatening. Some of the common causes of forehead swelling include skin issues, but the swelling may also be a sign of an internal condition affecting the head.
One of the most common causes of forehead swelling is contact dermatitis, an allergic reaction that occurs when the skin touches a substance it finds irritating.
Another skin condition that can contribute to forehead swelling is sunburn. Overexposure to the sun can result in serious sunburns that may actually cause blistering, as well as slight swelling of the affected area.
Although most cases of forehead swelling are due to skin conditions, the swelling can also be caused by a physical injury to the forehead.
I advice you to please consult a dermatologist and a neurologist.
hope this is sufficient for you.

Regards,
Dr.Sughosh
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What Causes Swelling On Both Side Of Forehead?

hello , good morning. Swelling of the forehead can occur as a result of a wide variety of conditions. It is typically a symptom of an another underlying problem and is generally not considered serious or life-threatening. Some of the common causes of forehead swelling include skin issues, but the swelling may also be a sign of an internal condition affecting the head. One of the most common causes of forehead swelling is contact dermatitis, an allergic reaction that occurs when the skin touches a substance it finds irritating. Another skin condition that can contribute to forehead swelling is sunburn. Overexposure to the sun can result in serious sunburns that may actually cause blistering, as well as slight swelling of the affected area. Although most cases of forehead swelling are due to skin conditions, the swelling can also be caused by a physical injury to the forehead. I advice you to please consult a dermatologist and a neurologist. hope this is sufficient for you. Regards, Dr.Sughosh