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What Is The Treatment For Facial Swelling?
Hello! I have a random swelling on my face. It is in a line on my lower left cheek near my mouth. I have not eaten any thing strange or new. I did recently purchase new make up, but I tested it on the inside of my elbow and there was not a reaction. Any idea what may have cause this or better yet, any idea of how to make the swelling go down??
Thu, 1 Sep 2016
Hi and welcome to HCM
From your description of the swelling, there a few possibilities. Firstly an allergy- to food, cosmetics, any new medicines, insect bite.
Since you have not noticed a reaction to any food we may rule that out. As for cosmetics, it is possible that your facial skin may react more. In case you have a reaction to the same cosmetics again, fully avoid it.
Since it is in a line, its most probably an insect bite which you may have subconsciously rubbed off when you felt it biting, leaving a line of swelling.
In any case, apply a calamine lotion over the swelling. If the swelling is severe and itchy you can apply a light layer of desonide cream for 3 days.
Along with this, Take an antihistamine such as Levocet 5mg once daily.
Hope this helps. If the swelling persists or continues to spread, see a doctor immediately.
From your description of the swelling, there a few possibilities. Firstly an allergy- to food, cosmetics, any new medicines, insect bite.
Since you have not noticed a reaction to any food we may rule that out. As for cosmetics, it is possible that your facial skin may react more. In case you have a reaction to the same cosmetics again, fully avoid it.
Since it is in a line, its most probably an insect bite which you may have subconsciously rubbed off when you felt it biting, leaving a line of swelling.
In any case, apply a calamine lotion over the swelling. If the swelling is severe and itchy you can apply a light layer of desonide cream for 3 days.
Along with this, Take an antihistamine such as Levocet 5mg once daily.
Hope this helps. If the swelling persists or continues to spread, see a doctor immediately.
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