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Small Bump On Cheeks Around Beard Area, Deep In Skin, Red. What Could Be This?
Hello. My dad told me about a small bump on his cheek around the beard area. He says it's kind of deep in the skin and has been there for two months. He told me that he scratches what he can off every time but it comes back and that when he scratches it, it oozes, but only somewhat. It's red and appears to be more in the skin than on top of it. What is this and is it anything to worry about?
P.s.
He's in his fifties, and considering it's been coming back for two months in the same spot, it's not acne or anything. Thank you for your time!
P.s.
He's in his fifties, and considering it's been coming back for two months in the same spot, it's not acne or anything. Thank you for your time!
Thu, 18 Jul 2013
Hi and welcome to Healthcare magic.Thank you for the query.
Yes, it may not be acne but it can be any other skin bacterial infection or subcutaneous lesin such as fibroma,lipoma or clogged gland. He should see dermatologist for more detailed evaluation, It there are signs of inflammation he may need antibiotic treatment.
Wish you good health. Reagrds
Yes, it may not be acne but it can be any other skin bacterial infection or subcutaneous lesin such as fibroma,lipoma or clogged gland. He should see dermatologist for more detailed evaluation, It there are signs of inflammation he may need antibiotic treatment.
Wish you good health. Reagrds
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THIS IS FUNGAL INFECTION AS THERE IS MORE WATER AND MOISTURE EXPOSURE THEE ARE MORE CHANCES OF FUNGUS
KEEP SKIN DRY OIL FREE AND AIRY KEEP WATER FREE AND OILFREE
NO OILY GREESY FOODS
TAKE FLUCONAZOLE 150 MG ONCE A WEEK FOR 2 MONTHS
APPLY ANTIFUNGAL OINTMENT BD FOR 3 MONTHS
TAKE ANTIALLERGIC IF ITCH SOS
AND DOXYCYCLINE 100 MG BD FOR 5 DAYS OFF AND ON IF INFECTION OCCURS
KEEP SKIN DRY OIL FREE AND AIRY KEEP WATER FREE AND OILFREE
NO OILY GREESY FOODS
TAKE FLUCONAZOLE 150 MG ONCE A WEEK FOR 2 MONTHS
APPLY ANTIFUNGAL OINTMENT BD FOR 3 MONTHS
TAKE ANTIALLERGIC IF ITCH SOS
AND DOXYCYCLINE 100 MG BD FOR 5 DAYS OFF AND ON IF INFECTION OCCURS
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