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How Can Swelling And Pain In The Face Be Treated After Draining A Pimple?
Question: Hi, Our son-in-law wears a cap machine at night for sleep apnea and developed a large pimple (boil). He tried to drain it yesterday and now half of his face is red, swollen and painful. No fever, but pretty painful. He doesn't want to go to the clinic, but that close to the sinuses, well, I think and his wife thinks he needs to go.
Brief Answer:
Oral antibiotic
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Perhaps he has a furuncule which is a bacterial skin infection with cellulitis. I suggest him to take an oral antibiotic e.g either Amoxicillin or Cephalexin 500mg, thrice daily for a week.
In addition to this, he may take a tab. Ibuprofen, twice daily for symptomatic relief from pain and swelling.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Kakkar S., Dermatologist
Oral antibiotic
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Perhaps he has a furuncule which is a bacterial skin infection with cellulitis. I suggest him to take an oral antibiotic e.g either Amoxicillin or Cephalexin 500mg, thrice daily for a week.
In addition to this, he may take a tab. Ibuprofen, twice daily for symptomatic relief from pain and swelling.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Kakkar S., Dermatologist
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