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What Causes Hard Bump On The Chin?

Posted on Mon, 1 Feb 2016

Question: I have a very large hard bump on my chin that is leaking oil what could it be

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Upload the photographs

Detailed Answer:
Hi
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It can be either furuncle which is bacterial infection of the hair follicle or an acne cyst.
I would recommend you to upload the photographs of the bump so that I can have a clearer picture of the condition and can guide you in a better way.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

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Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (34 minutes later)

Here it is here

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (37 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Seems to be folliculitis

Detailed Answer:
I have reviewed the attached photograph.
It seems to be folliculitis that is inflammation of the hair follicle.
If I were your treating doctor I would recommend you to apply topical antibiotic like mupirocin cream or fusidic acid cream on the bump twice daily for 5-7 days.
I don't know whether they will be available as over the counter in your country.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

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