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Had mild edema on cheeks sometimes under the eyes and on cheekbones, but always on cheeks closest to my nose for 2 months. no illness or pain. ?

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Dr. Robert Grieco answered

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Allergies: Mild swelling and some darkening under eyes and near nose is something called "allergic shiners" and is a tell tail sign of allergic rhinitis, also know as "hay fever " if there is runny nose and congestion that just about clinches the diagnosis.

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Answered 8/29/2015

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A member asked:

Had mild edema on cheeks sometimes under the eyes and on cheekbones, but always on cheeks closest to my nose for 2 months. no illness or pain. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Grieco answered

Dr Willson and 2 doctors agreed

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