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Face pain 08/02/2009
Face pain may be dull and throbbing or an intense, stabbing discomfort in one or both sides of the face or forehead. Considerations: Pain that starts in the face may be caused by a nerve disorder, an injury, or an infection in a structure of the face. Face pain may also begin elsewhere in the body. Sometimes face pain occurs for no known reason. Common Causes: Abscessed tooth (continuous throbbing pain on one side of the lower face aggravated by eating or touching) Cluster headache Herpes zoster (shingles) or herpes simplex (cold sores) infection Injury to the face Migraine Myofascial pain syndrome Sinusitis or sinus infection (dull pain and tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones that worsens when bending forward) Tic douloureux Temporomandibular joint dysfunction syndrome Home Care: Follow the treatment prescribed for the cause of the pain.

Face powder 02/09/2009
Face powder poisoning occurs when someone swallows or breathes in this substance. This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure. If you have an exposure, you should call your local emergency number (such as 911) or the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222. Poisonous Ingredient: Baking soda Many other types of powder Talcum powder Where Found: Face powder Note: This list may not include all sources of face powder.

Facelift 10/19/2007
Rhytidectomy; Cosmetic surgery of the face Description: Sagging or wrinkled skin occurs naturally with increasing age. Folds and fat deposits appear around the neck, and deep creases form between the nose and mouth. The jawline grows "jowly" and slack. Heredity, poor diet, smoking, or obesity can contribute to early or severe skin problems. A facelift can help repair some of the visible signs of aging.

Facial nerve palsy 02/06/2008
Neuropathy - facial; Cranial mononeuropathy VII; Seventh cranial nerve palsy Causes, incidence, and risk factors: Facial nerve palsy occurs when there is damage to the seventh cranial (facial) nerve.

Facial nerve palsy due to birth trauma 02/06/2008
Seventh cranial nerve palsy due to birth trauma Causes, incidence, and risk factors: The infant's facial nerve (also called the seventh cranial nerve) can be damaged just before or at the time of delivery. Most of the time the cause is unknown. However, a difficult delivery, with or without the use of instruments called forceps, may lead to this condition.

Facial paralysis 02/01/2009
Paralysis of the face Considerations: About 75% of all adult facial paralysis cases are due to Bell's palsy , a condition in which the facial nerve becomes inflamed. Stroke may cause facial paralysis. When stroke is the cause of facial paralysis, the person may still be able to close the eye on the affected side, as well as wrinkle the forehead. People with Bell's palsy cannot do either of these.

Facial swelling 02/23/2009
Puffy face; Swelling of the face; Moon face; Facial edema Considerations: If the facial swelling is mild, it may be hard to detect. To assist the health care provider in diagnosing the cause, it is important to note the following: Pain, and where it hurts How long the swelling has lasted What makes it better or worse If you have other symptoms Common Causes: Allergic reaction (such as allergic rhinitis , hay fever, or a bee sting ) Angioedema Blood transfusion reaction Cellulitis Conjunctivitis with swelling around the eye(s) Drug reactions, including those due to aspirin, penicillin, sulfa, glucocorticoids, and others Head, nose, or jaw surgery Injury or trauma to the face (such as a burn) Malnutrition (when severe) Obesity Sinusitis Stye with swelling around the infected eye Tooth abscess Home Care: Apply cold compresses to reduce swelling from an injury.

Facial tics 02/13/2008
Tic - facial; Mimic spasm Causes, incidence, and risk factors: Tics most often occur in children, but may last into adulthood in some cases. Tics occur three to four times as often in boys as girls. Tics may affect as many as one-fourth of all children at some time. The cause of tics is unknown, but stress appears to make tics more severe. Short-lived tics ( transient tic disorder ) are common in childhood.

Facial trauma 08/06/2009
Maxillofacial injury; Midface trauma; Facial injury; LeFort injuries Causes, incidence, and risk factors: Blunt or penetrating trauma can cause injury to the area of the face that includes the upper jaw (maxilla). Common causes of injury to the face include: Automobile accidents Penetrating injuries Violence Symptoms: Changes in sensation and feeling over the face Deformed or uneven face or facial bones Difficulty breathing through the nose due to swelling and bleeding Double vision Missing teeth Swelling around the eyes that may cause vision problems Signs and tests: The doctor will perform a physical exam, which may show: Bleeding from the nose, eyes, or mouth, or nasal blockage Breaks in the skin (lacerations) Bruising around the eyes or widening of the distance between the eyes, which may mean injury to the bones between the eye sockets The following may suggest bone fractures: Abnormal sensations on the cheek and irregularities that can be felt An upper jaw that moves when the head is still A CT scan of the head may be done.

Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy 12/01/2008
Landouzy-Dejerine muscular dystrophy Causes, incidence, and risk factors: Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy affects the upper body, unlike Duchenne muscular dystrophy and Becker muscular dystrophy , which affect the lower body. Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy is a genetic disorder. It appears in both men and women and may develop in a child if either parent carries the gene for the disorder.

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