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What Causes Swelling Of Eyes And Pimples On Upper Cheek?
Question: Hi i have pimples on my upper cheek and my eyes are swelled
Brief Answer:
Upload a photo
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us at healthcaremagic
I would be able to guide you better if you can upload an Image of the affected area.
-Are the lesions painful?
-Are there any blisters or fluid filled lesions?
-How long since you have had these?
Kindly provide me with this information and get back to me with an Image of the affected area.
To upload an Image you can do that at the Reports Section Or else you may also mail me at YYYY@YYYY with the subject line as Attn Dr. Kakkar.
Regards
Upload a photo
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us at healthcaremagic
I would be able to guide you better if you can upload an Image of the affected area.
-Are the lesions painful?
-Are there any blisters or fluid filled lesions?
-How long since you have had these?
Kindly provide me with this information and get back to me with an Image of the affected area.
To upload an Image you can do that at the Reports Section Or else you may also mail me at YYYY@YYYY with the subject line as Attn Dr. Kakkar.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I was trying to upload the pic. But it didn't. H just emailed you the pic please get back to me. I am also worried it will leave a mark on my face.
Yes it is very painful. And my eyes are swelled and Surronding area hurts as well. And these is liquid coming out as well. I did press it some liquid came out b
Yes it is very painful. And my eyes are swelled and Surronding area hurts as well. And these is liquid coming out as well. I did press it some liquid came out b
Brief Answer:
I suggest diagnosis of a furuncle; will require oral+topical antibiotics
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
I have reviewed the Image.
This is actually a furuncle/boil, which is bacterial infection of the skin and soft tissue, the infection gaining entry through the hair follicle.
If I was the treating doctor I would suggest an Oral antibiotic for a week. My choice would have been either flucloxacillin Or cephalexin.
Oral antibiotics are prescription products and therefore I suggest you to talk to your physician for the needful.
Topically you may use an OTC antibacterial cream e.g 2% mupirocin ointment twice daily.
An OTC pain killer e.g ibuprofen, twice or thrice daily will provide symptomatic relief from pain and swelling.
Regards
I suggest diagnosis of a furuncle; will require oral+topical antibiotics
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
I have reviewed the Image.
This is actually a furuncle/boil, which is bacterial infection of the skin and soft tissue, the infection gaining entry through the hair follicle.
If I was the treating doctor I would suggest an Oral antibiotic for a week. My choice would have been either flucloxacillin Or cephalexin.
Oral antibiotics are prescription products and therefore I suggest you to talk to your physician for the needful.
Topically you may use an OTC antibacterial cream e.g 2% mupirocin ointment twice daily.
An OTC pain killer e.g ibuprofen, twice or thrice daily will provide symptomatic relief from pain and swelling.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Amoxilne i have with me. Can i use and how to avoid not ro get mark.
Brief Answer:
Oral+topical antibiotics; please don't squeeze it
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Amoxycillin would be fine. Take it for a week.
Also use a topical antibiotic e.g 2% mupirocin, twice daily.
An OTC painkiller for pain e.g ibuprofen.
To reduce the chances of a mark/scar, don't squeeze it or try to manipulate it.
Regards
Oral+topical antibiotics; please don't squeeze it
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Amoxycillin would be fine. Take it for a week.
Also use a topical antibiotic e.g 2% mupirocin, twice daily.
An OTC painkiller for pain e.g ibuprofen.
To reduce the chances of a mark/scar, don't squeeze it or try to manipulate it.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you so much. I told my wife about you. She has gets pimples around her back and around her Brest area. Which leave marks Can you suggest her some thing which avoid more pimples and clear the marks.
Brief Answer:
I will suggest topical treatment for her acne
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
These are most likely Acne.
Acne can occur over chest, shoulder and upper back in addition to face, as all these areas are rich in sebaceous glands.
She may use topical benzoyl peroxide gel 2.5%, twice daily over the affected area. A benzoyl peroxide wash would help her acne too.
Benzoyl peroxide is a bleaching agent and therefore also help lighten the marks too.
If her acne is inflammatory i.e red, painful and pustular, ideally she would also need a course of an oral antibiotic. Doxycycline or azithromycin may be started for inflammatory acne.
I suggest that she personally visits a dermatologist. Her dermatologist will assess the severity of acne and advice accordingly.
Regards
I will suggest topical treatment for her acne
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
These are most likely Acne.
Acne can occur over chest, shoulder and upper back in addition to face, as all these areas are rich in sebaceous glands.
She may use topical benzoyl peroxide gel 2.5%, twice daily over the affected area. A benzoyl peroxide wash would help her acne too.
Benzoyl peroxide is a bleaching agent and therefore also help lighten the marks too.
If her acne is inflammatory i.e red, painful and pustular, ideally she would also need a course of an oral antibiotic. Doxycycline or azithromycin may be started for inflammatory acne.
I suggest that she personally visits a dermatologist. Her dermatologist will assess the severity of acne and advice accordingly.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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