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What Causes A Tender And Sore Spot In The Left Temple Area?

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Posted on Thu, 21 Apr 2016
Question: I have a tender and sore spot in my left temple. There is a lump in that same spot.
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Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (25 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Infected sebaceus cyst is possible.

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

Thank you for the query.

Can you please attach a photo of it? It would be much easier to give precise answer.

Tenderness and lump usually indicate some kind of infection in the soft tissues. If there was a lump before, and now it became tender, infected sebaceus cyst is most probable reason.

As you have diabetes and the lump is close to the brain, you should not wait with it. Please consult your doctor or surgeon. In some cases such lump should be incised and drained. And antibiotic is necessary.

Hope this helps. Feel free to ask further questions.
Regards.
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What Causes A Tender And Sore Spot In The Left Temple Area?

Brief Answer: Infected sebaceus cyst is possible. Detailed Answer: Hello! Thank you for the query. Can you please attach a photo of it? It would be much easier to give precise answer. Tenderness and lump usually indicate some kind of infection in the soft tissues. If there was a lump before, and now it became tender, infected sebaceus cyst is most probable reason. As you have diabetes and the lump is close to the brain, you should not wait with it. Please consult your doctor or surgeon. In some cases such lump should be incised and drained. And antibiotic is necessary. Hope this helps. Feel free to ask further questions. Regards.