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What Do Red Spots Near The Temple And Swollen Lymph Bodes Indcate?

Posted on Mon, 19 May 2014

Question: I have red spots near my temple, and swollen lymph nodes and temple on the one side, and my head and neck on that side are very painful, and it hurts to open my mouth.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (56 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
ulceration

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photograph.
You have developed an ulcetation and this has led to swelling of lymph nodes.
I would like to know few more details.
1. How did you develop this ? Was there any injury ?
2. Have you taken any treatment till now ?
Please answer the above so I can help you better.
Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (2 hours later)

There was no injury. Just a small scrape that only appeared this morning.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (13 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Apply antibacterial cream

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Dont worry it is just a superficial ulceration.
Apply an antibacterial cream like mupirocine twice a day.
You will get good relief in a week.
If condition worsens, oral antibiotics might be required.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T