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What Causes Recurrent Red Bump On Face?
Question: I have a red bump on my face that keeps coming back. It is a raised bump, at first I thought it was a pimple that was under the skin. However, it never got a white head or popped. It lasts for about a week and a half and its swollen around the red bump. The swollen part is about a quarter in size. It finally goes away and about a week later it reappears, this is the third time it has came back. There is no pain with it. Could this be something serious? What can I do to make it go away for good?
Brief Answer:
Kindly provide pictures
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
From your description,it looks like you have developed a lesion of cystic acne.
I would like to have a look at the exact skin condition.
Please click some close up pictures of the affected area and upload them here on this page .
I am sure I will be able to help you better once you provide me the pictures .
Dr Geetika Paul
Kindly provide pictures
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
From your description,it looks like you have developed a lesion of cystic acne.
I would like to have a look at the exact skin condition.
Please click some close up pictures of the affected area and upload them here on this page .
I am sure I will be able to help you better once you provide me the pictures .
Dr Geetika Paul
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
How can it be treated
Brief Answer:
Sebaceous cyst face
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I have seen the attached picture.
You seem to have developed a lesion of sebaceous cyst .
It presents with development of a swelling under the skin which is movable and tends to appear at times with development of redness and swelling .
Such a skin lesion is harmless in most cases and can be left on its own .
Only when it is really bothersome , it can be treated with steroid injections or complete surgical removal .
For the time being ,you can take some anti inflammatory agent to reduce swelling .
Dr Geetika Paul
Sebaceous cyst face
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I have seen the attached picture.
You seem to have developed a lesion of sebaceous cyst .
It presents with development of a swelling under the skin which is movable and tends to appear at times with development of redness and swelling .
Such a skin lesion is harmless in most cases and can be left on its own .
Only when it is really bothersome , it can be treated with steroid injections or complete surgical removal .
For the time being ,you can take some anti inflammatory agent to reduce swelling .
Dr Geetika Paul
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Brief Answer:
Need to see a doctor
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
I have seen the attached picture.
Sebaceous cysts can bet infected sometimes and present with swelling ,redness and pain .
They need to be managed by oral antibiotics and anti inflammatory agents .
So I would advise you to take some oral anti inflammatory agents like ibuprofen,if the swelling still tends to persist or increase ,see a nearby doctor for prescription .
Dr Geetika Paul
Need to see a doctor
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
I have seen the attached picture.
Sebaceous cysts can bet infected sometimes and present with swelling ,redness and pain .
They need to be managed by oral antibiotics and anti inflammatory agents .
So I would advise you to take some oral anti inflammatory agents like ibuprofen,if the swelling still tends to persist or increase ,see a nearby doctor for prescription .
Dr Geetika Paul
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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