Headache when touching the eyebrow
June 22, 2016 | 15,00 EUR | answered by Dr. med. Frauke Gehring
Hello,
When I touch my left eyebrow, stroke it, or touch it with a towel, I feel a stabbing pain in my head, starting near the eyebrow and radiating to the left side. Sometimes, there is also a slight pain in the region without any touch, which could also be partially due to the wind.
I had these symptoms for a longer period (8 weeks) half a year ago, and now they have reoccurred.
What could be the cause of this?
Good day,
This is a neuralgia, a nerve irritation in this area. It can occur "just like that", through tension or as part of an infection. Please check if small blisters appear as a sign of a herpes infection. If not, I would just wait, usually this irritation will resolve spontaneously. If it doesn't get any better, you should consult a neurologist.
Warm regards, Dr. Höllering
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