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What Causes A Rash Behind The Ear On Forehead And Swollen Collar Bone?

Posted on Thu, 16 Jun 2016

Question: Symptoms started with a rash just behind my ear and on my forehead. Now the glands in front of my left ear and down my neck to my collar bone are swollen. Went to my dentist today and she did a panoramic xray and no blockages were visible. Should I be concerned that this is an emergency?

Answered by Dr. Hardik Pitroda (30 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Pictures requested

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for posting on HCM.
I can understand your concern regarding the skin lesions but its difficult to point specific diagnosis in absence of clinical examination.

Therefore, I insist you to post good clinical pictures to me so that I can help you in a better way.

You can mail pictures to YYYY@YYYY
with subject titled ' ATTN Dr Hardik Pitroda'.

Once I review them I will get back to you with the best treatment possible.

Thanks
Dr Hardik Pitroda

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Hardik Pitroda (8 minutes later)

here are the best pictures I could take. the redness of the rashes have subsided for the most part, I was more concerned with the swollen glands.

Answered by Dr. Hardik Pitroda (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Oral and topical antibiotics

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for the pictures.
It doesnt seem like any serious skin problem.
Looks like periporitis which is inflammation and infection of sweat glands.
Such infections often lead to swelling to surrounding lymph nodes.
I would generally recommend a course of oral antibiotic like cefadroxil 500mg twice a day for 5 days and application of antibiotic cream like Fusidic acid cream twice a day.
You can contunue to take ibuprofen to relieve any associated pain.
I am sure you will be fine soon with the above treatment.
take care
Dr Hardik Pitroda

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar