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What Does A Bump On Temple Indicate?

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Posted on Fri, 12 Sep 2014
Question: A couple days ago I find a bump on my temple and it was small so I busted it and white stuff came out so the next day it was swollen it looks like I hit my head but as today I woke up in pain back and front of my ear hurts when I touch it and feel like my gland it's hurts when I lay down and my neck hurt to and it feels like a hole a lot of pressure on my temple what could be wrong
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Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (44 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
It is infected Sebaceous cyst

Detailed Answer:
Hi
The swelling is Sebaceous cyst. It got infected.
The contents have come out after pressing.
The infection and associated inflammation might have spread to the surrounding structures.
I prescribe Antibiotic like Clindamycin capsule along with anti inflammatory tablet to my patients with similar complaints.
Sometimes, the swelling may reappear as the inner secreting layer has not come out and only the contents have come.If it recurs, it has to be removed completely by a qualified surgeon.
Please consult your Surgeon and get examined clinically.
Nothing to worry.
It will come down .
If you have any queries, I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari
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Follow up: Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (49 minutes later)
Thanks ..What kinda Antibiotic I can get at CVs store
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Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (3 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Any antibiotic will work

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Any antibiotic will work.
It is better if you can get Amoxycillin or Cefuroxime tablets.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari
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Follow up: Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (8 hours later)
I am srry for keep asking questions but I went CVs and I couldn't find any antibiotic so what else can I use because now my forehead is swollen and it hurts
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Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (8 hours later)
Brief Answer:
You can use anti inflammatory tablets.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
You should use antibiotic if there is evidence of infection.
Anti inflammatory tablet will also be added to reduce the swelling, redness and pain.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
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Follow up: Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (8 minutes later)
Ok I think I need to go to the hospital because its hard and and it got bigger and my neck hurts alot.what would they do to me
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Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
They may excise.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
If there is Infection, it will be drained.
If it is a swelling without infection, it will be removed completely.
It is done under Local anaesthesia.
Nothing to worry.
Regards
Note: For further inquiries on surgery procedure and its risks or complications book an appointment now

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
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Dr. Hari Charan Perigela

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What Does A Bump On Temple Indicate?

Brief Answer: It is infected Sebaceous cyst Detailed Answer: Hi The swelling is Sebaceous cyst. It got infected. The contents have come out after pressing. The infection and associated inflammation might have spread to the surrounding structures. I prescribe Antibiotic like Clindamycin capsule along with anti inflammatory tablet to my patients with similar complaints. Sometimes, the swelling may reappear as the inner secreting layer has not come out and only the contents have come.If it recurs, it has to be removed completely by a qualified surgeon. Please consult your Surgeon and get examined clinically. Nothing to worry. It will come down . If you have any queries, I will clarify further. Wish you good health. Regards