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I've Been Having Intermittent Burning Sensations On My Forehead Above My Left Eye For About 6 Months. It Was Better For Awhile But Has Come Back Again. The Sensations Last For A Few Seconds Then Are Gone For 5 To 20 Minutes Usually. They May Be Worse Earlier In The Day. It Doesn't Seem Like It's On The Surface Of The Skin Please Suggest?

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Posted on Thu, 16 Feb 2023
Question: Hi I've been having intermittent burning sensations on my forehead above my left eye for about 6 months. It was better for awhile but has come back again. The sensations last for a few seconds then are gone for 5 to 20 minutes usually. They may be worse earlier in the day. It doesn't seem like it's on the surface of the skin. Thanks,
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (32 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Cluster headaches and sinusitis to consider.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to "Ask a Doctor " service.

I have read your query and here is my advice.

Burning sensation in forehead is a unique symptom that is mostly related to conditions such cluster headaches, but headaches caused by sinusitis also may be a possibility.

There is need for an evaluation by your Neurologist who can evaluate you clinically and can order necessary tests to get a correct diagnosis.

A CT scan or an MRI of the head may be necessary to get a more comprehensive understanding of your condition.

Treatment depends on the diagnosis.

Hope you found the answer helpful.

Let me know if I can assist you further.
Thanks.
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I've Been Having Intermittent Burning Sensations On My Forehead Above My Left Eye For About 6 Months. It Was Better For Awhile But Has Come Back Again. The Sensations Last For A Few Seconds Then Are Gone For 5 To 20 Minutes Usually. They May Be Worse Earlier In The Day. It Doesn't Seem Like It's On The Surface Of The Skin Please Suggest?

Brief Answer: Cluster headaches and sinusitis to consider. Detailed Answer: Hello and welcome to "Ask a Doctor " service. I have read your query and here is my advice. Burning sensation in forehead is a unique symptom that is mostly related to conditions such cluster headaches, but headaches caused by sinusitis also may be a possibility. There is need for an evaluation by your Neurologist who can evaluate you clinically and can order necessary tests to get a correct diagnosis. A CT scan or an MRI of the head may be necessary to get a more comprehensive understanding of your condition. Treatment depends on the diagnosis. Hope you found the answer helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further. Thanks.