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My Face Started Swelling And Burning Almost Like A Sunburn

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Posted on Mon, 22 Apr 2019
Question: my face started swelling and burning almost like a sunburn on one side, which since sunday has spread to the other side. It is red and burns. I thought maybe it was allergies, but I tried benadryl and it did not help.
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Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (10 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
It could be due to Allergy

Detailed Answer:
Hi
As per your description,the symptoms may be due to Allergy.It could be due to some food item,drug etc.
I prescribe Antihistamine tablet and Corticosteroid tablet containing Dexamethasone/Betamethasone.Depending upon the severity,I will add Anti inflammatory tablet also.
Please consult your doctor and get appropriate prescription.
Nothing to worry.
Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions,I will clarify further.
Wish you good health
Regards
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My Face Started Swelling And Burning Almost Like A Sunburn

Brief Answer: It could be due to Allergy Detailed Answer: Hi As per your description,the symptoms may be due to Allergy.It could be due to some food item,drug etc. I prescribe Antihistamine tablet and Corticosteroid tablet containing Dexamethasone/Betamethasone.Depending upon the severity,I will add Anti inflammatory tablet also. Please consult your doctor and get appropriate prescription. Nothing to worry. Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions,I will clarify further. Wish you good health Regards