What Causes Movable Lump On Right Jaw Line?

Posted on Fri, 8 May 2015

Question: I have a movable bump on my right jaw line and it has turned red going into my cheek. It doesn't hurt unless I push on it. I plan to go into the doctors office soon, just don't know if I should go sooner than later. Wondering what your opinion is?

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It looks like enlarged lymphnode.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
As per your description, it looks like a Enlarged lymphnode. Redness is due to infection and associated inflammation.
Another possibility is Folliculitis, infection of hair follicle.
I prescribe Antibiotic like Clindamycin capsule along with anti inflammatory tablet to my patients with similar complaints.
Nothing to worry.
It will come down.
You can wait till Monday.Till then,you can use the same medicines that you are using till now.
Hope I answered your query.
If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards

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Follow up: Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (23 hours later)

I have read that using a warm compression with a damp towel or wash rag would be beneficial. I don't know if that is something that I should do, or if it would make the situation worse? Also wondering if could be asebaceous cyst?

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (34 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You can use warm compression.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
You can use warm compression.
It can be infected Sebaceous cyst. Unless it is seen clinically, it's difficult to come to a conclusion.
Antibiotic and anti inflammatory tablets are the first line of treatment for any infective lesion.
Hope I answered your query
Regards

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