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What Causes Lump Near Eyebrow?
Question: I have a lump near my eyebrow on the left side. It's become red and the doc gave me antibiotics last Thursday. It's under the skin completely ... Has become smaller and now I have a lot if tearing happening in my eye. I also found another lump on my other eye. Almost in same place. Not red but that eye is tear ing a bit too. Today found another lump on my cheek near my nose. And feels like it's tied to my sinuses. Any idea what might be happening ?
Brief Answer:
A picture will be really helpful...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Lump near the eyebrow cannot cause watering (tearing) from the eye. Perhaps the watering is related to an eye condition. Should it persist or worsen, I suggest you see an ophthalmologist.
Now this lump may be a blocked gland, hair follicle infection or skin infection. The first two looks more probable than localised infection. You may have a similar lesion happening at the nasal region. Sinus condition do not present this way, therefore the lump are in no way related to sinuses. You can be rest assured about that.
Generally conditions such as these don't trouble patients. But I would watch its progress. You need to bring it to the doctors notice if its grows larger into an abscess. Pain, increased redness, localised warmth and pus pointing are signs that its turning into an abscess. Until then, I will treat you with topical antiseptic cream. Keep the area clean to avoid secondary infection.
Hope this suffices. I await pictures of the affected region to comment further.
Regards
A picture will be really helpful...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Lump near the eyebrow cannot cause watering (tearing) from the eye. Perhaps the watering is related to an eye condition. Should it persist or worsen, I suggest you see an ophthalmologist.
Now this lump may be a blocked gland, hair follicle infection or skin infection. The first two looks more probable than localised infection. You may have a similar lesion happening at the nasal region. Sinus condition do not present this way, therefore the lump are in no way related to sinuses. You can be rest assured about that.
Generally conditions such as these don't trouble patients. But I would watch its progress. You need to bring it to the doctors notice if its grows larger into an abscess. Pain, increased redness, localised warmth and pus pointing are signs that its turning into an abscess. Until then, I will treat you with topical antiseptic cream. Keep the area clean to avoid secondary infection.
Hope this suffices. I await pictures of the affected region to comment further.
Regards
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