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What Causes Lump Under The Skin Of Cheek Along With Bad Odour?

I have a lump under my skin on my cheek on my face that when I rub it it smells really bad.you cant really see it but I have tried squeezing it but nothing comes out apart from the smell.its like sour milk.can advice me on what to do.i have tyred also res of facial scrubs but it won t go away.
Mon, 11 May 2020
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Hi

Based on your symptoms ,lump may have occurred due to infected acne,abscess(collection of pus) or a sebaceous cyst which occurs due to excess sebum.

Based on the cause,topical antibiotic application,incision and drainage of the pus or sebum has to be done based on the cause.Oral antibiotics may be required for 3 to 5 days.

Diabetes can cause increased boils and lumps when uncontrolled blood sugar levels occur in blood.In such cases, adjusting of oral hypo glycemic drugs is essential to control blood sugar and prevent complications.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards
Dr.Saranya Ramadoss, General and Family Physician
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What Causes Lump Under The Skin Of Cheek Along With Bad Odour?

Hi Based on your symptoms ,lump may have occurred due to infected acne,abscess(collection of pus) or a sebaceous cyst which occurs due to excess sebum. Based on the cause,topical antibiotic application,incision and drainage of the pus or sebum has to be done based on the cause.Oral antibiotics may be required for 3 to 5 days. Diabetes can cause increased boils and lumps when uncontrolled blood sugar levels occur in blood.In such cases, adjusting of oral hypo glycemic drugs is essential to control blood sugar and prevent complications. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards Dr.Saranya Ramadoss, General and Family Physician