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I have a streak of numbness from the crown area down my face to the top of my eyebrow on the left side of forehead. what could have caused this?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Sounds like: a branch of your TRIGEMINAL nerve and it may represent a sensory "Bell's Palsy" Discuss with your PCP re: possible referral to a Neurologist! Hope this helps! Dr Z

Answered 6/27/2015

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Dr. Jerome Litt answered

Specializes in Dermatology

NUMBNESS OF SCALP: YOU MAY HAVE SHINGLES. ALSO KNOWN AS HERPES ZOSTER. IT MIGHT BE A SMALL STROKE. SEE YOUR DOCTOR OR YOUR DERMATOLOGIST IMMEDIATELY. BEST LUCK

Answered 3/31/2016

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Numbness: you should see your doctor asap. Could be neuralgia from old trauma or viral (H. Zoster)

Answered 6/29/2015

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