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How Can I Cure A Large Bump On The Cheek That Appeared After A Blackhead Popped?

I have had this blackhead/ pimple on my cheek for years.. It popped yesterday , and this frothy whitish/yellow thicker liquid drained for hours.. Today I have a golf ball size bump on my cheek, and a huge scab.. Please help
Sat, 7 Apr 2012
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Dermatologist,  's  Response
Hi...dear XXXXXX..,

Thanks for choosing HCM.,

Bump with scab and black heads...seems..,

U have NODULAR CYSTIC ACNE.....

It is 3 rd stage of Acne....

Follow....

1) Frequent washes with FASH BAR..,

2) Tab..Azithromycin 250 mg for 10 days..,

3) Tab Tretinoin...20 mg daily after 10 days for1 month.,

4) Topically......Clindamycin cream 2 times daily...,

5) Plenty of oral fluids,fresh fruits and vegetables...,

6) If Nodular lesions are not respond to medical,.

go for RF-Radiofrquency...to drain the pus....

ok..good lcuk..
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General & Family Physician,  Dr. Veera Raghava Rao Buddha.'s  Response
HI XXXXX XXXXXX, welcome to H.C.M.Forum. you need to use antibiotics, and anti inflamatory drugs under the guidance of a dermatologist. should avoid fatty foods, junk foods. eat green leafy vegetables, juicy fruits, and drink fruit juices. avoid sweat by washing face frequently. thank you.
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How Can I Cure A Large Bump On The Cheek That Appeared After A Blackhead Popped?

Hi...dear XXXXXX.., Thanks for choosing HCM., Bump with scab and black heads...seems.., U have NODULAR CYSTIC ACNE..... It is 3 rd stage of Acne.... Follow.... 1) Frequent washes with FASH BAR.., 2) Tab..Azithromycin 250 mg for 10 days.., 3) Tab Tretinoin...20 mg daily after 10 days for1 month., 4) Topically......Clindamycin cream 2 times daily..., 5) Plenty of oral fluids,fresh fruits and vegetables..., 6) If Nodular lesions are not respond to medical,. go for RF-Radiofrquency...to drain the pus.... ok..good lcuk..