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What Causes Red Spots On Neck As Well As Inflamed Ganglion Behind Ear?
Question: Hi doctor, Red dots that look like mosquito bites but bigger appearing on neck as well as inflamed ganglion behind ear, they dont hurt or itch.
Hi Doctor, red dots that look like mosquito bites but bigger appearing on neck as well as inflamed left ganglion behind ear. No pain or itching.
Hi Doctor, red dots that look like mosquito bites but bigger appearing on neck as well as inflamed left ganglion behind ear. No pain or itching.
Brief Answer:
Possibility of bacterial skin infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us.
I have reviewed the images.
I can see inflammed lesions clustered together in these images.
This is most likely a bacterial skin infection. Palpable draining node behind ear is a result of the infection falling in its draining zone.
I suggest you apply an OTC topical antibacterial e.g 2% mupirocin ointment, twice daily.
I will also suggest an oral antibiotic e.g either Amoxycillin Or Cephalexin for a week.
Oral antibiotics are prescription drugs therefore I suggest that you talk to your doctor for the needful.
Regards
Possibility of bacterial skin infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us.
I have reviewed the images.
I can see inflammed lesions clustered together in these images.
This is most likely a bacterial skin infection. Palpable draining node behind ear is a result of the infection falling in its draining zone.
I suggest you apply an OTC topical antibacterial e.g 2% mupirocin ointment, twice daily.
I will also suggest an oral antibiotic e.g either Amoxycillin Or Cephalexin for a week.
Oral antibiotics are prescription drugs therefore I suggest that you talk to your doctor for the needful.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you doctor. I hae both the creme and antibiotic, when should I take them? v
Brief Answer:
I suggest oral and topical antibacterial
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
You may apply an OTC topical antibacterial, twice daily for 3-5 days.
The frequency of oral antibiotics is usually twice or thrice daily.
However, oral antibiotics should only be taken after a proper physical examination and confirmation of suggested diagnosis and thereafter a prescription regarding the same from a local doctor.
Kindly go through the disclaimer at the bottom of this page.
Regards
I suggest oral and topical antibacterial
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
You may apply an OTC topical antibacterial, twice daily for 3-5 days.
The frequency of oral antibiotics is usually twice or thrice daily.
However, oral antibiotics should only be taken after a proper physical examination and confirmation of suggested diagnosis and thereafter a prescription regarding the same from a local doctor.
Kindly go through the disclaimer at the bottom of this page.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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