Facial Problems, Noninjury

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Do you have a rash or blisters on your face?

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Call your health professional as soon as possible. If your rash is caused by shingles, there may be a medicine you can take that will limit the pain and rash. Medicines are most effective if begun within 2 to 3 days of the start of the rash.


If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.



Author: Jan Nissl, RN, BSLast Updated: May 15, 2007
Medical Review: William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine
H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine

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