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Consistent Reddish Brown Spot On The Forehead And Neck That Gets Itchy And Dry. History Of Botox. What Could It Be?
Yes...over the past few months a large area on my forehead , below my hairline...I have a red/purplish brown spot(area).and on my neck ..it started off very light and now it has become itchy and dry. Over time the area did lighten.. but it is still very itchy. I did get botox in May and I noticed the discoloration starting in July after a 2 week vacation in the sun:(. I just assumed it was sun damaged..so I started to use vita c and then as it healed I added a very light retinol . The area looks better but it still is very itchy and now I have 2 more spots on my neck..they look a little different. The 2 new spots on my neck are more itchy and red...I m confused!
Wed, 30 Jan 2013
hi..thanks for your query!
From what you have mentioned, you may be suffering from an eczematous disorder in the fore head and neck areas. I do not think Botox has anything to do with it.It might have ,at the most, caused a bruise in the injected points.But that should not produce the features you mention or stay this long.
As for eczematous patches, you should take oral anti-allergic medications daily for a week and apply a mild topical steroid once daily for a week again.Emollients should be applied along with and the patch should not be left to dry .
Take care!
From what you have mentioned, you may be suffering from an eczematous disorder in the fore head and neck areas. I do not think Botox has anything to do with it.It might have ,at the most, caused a bruise in the injected points.But that should not produce the features you mention or stay this long.
As for eczematous patches, you should take oral anti-allergic medications daily for a week and apply a mild topical steroid once daily for a week again.Emollients should be applied along with and the patch should not be left to dry .
Take care!
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