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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Swollen Face
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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Swollen Face
by tjl, May 17, 2005 12:00AM
I've been getting sebboraic dermatitis around my nose area for some time now. Every once in a while I will put some elidel which a doctor prescribe on it and it will go away. I used it today and someone I know asked me if I had a toothache. I said no why? He told me the right side of my face was a little swollen like I had a toothache. Could this be from the elidel? I have sensitive skin and people have said my cheeks can look chubby sometimes. Could it be something else?
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, May 18, 2005 12:00AM
, May 18, 2005 12:00AM
No, Elidel would not cause any facial swelling. I'm not sure what significance the swelling has, if any, but if the face doesn't hurt or have any other symptoms, I would ignore it for a few weeks and see what happens. If it's still bothering you then, have a skin doctor take a look. But in the meantime, don't be self-conscious about it. I can't think of any diseases of any significance that would present with a subtly swollen face.
Take care.
Dr. Rockoff
Take care.
Dr. Rockoff
