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What Does A Boil On Cheek Indicate?

Posted on Mon, 2 Mar 2015

Question: Have developed a boil or could be a bite of some sort on my cheek about 4 days ago. What is it and what can i do to treat?

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It is Folliculitis

Detailed Answer:
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Dear Sir

Thanks for proving clinical picture. The lesion is due to Folliculitis(infection of hair follicle) usually caused by staphyloccocus.

I would suggest you the followinng

1. Hot Water Fomentation: By applying cloth soaked in hot water over the lesion for 5 to 10 minutes 3 to 4 times a day

2. Local application of antibiotic ointment like Mupirocin will help in cure

3. Oral antinflammatory like Ibuprofen will be helpful

4. Oral antibiotic like Co-Amoxiclav twice a day for 3 days

Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.

Take Care

Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari
Consultant Surgeon

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (2 minutes later)

Thank you. Im guessing oral antibiotic will need a perscription....?

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Amoxicillin is usually available as over the counter antbiotic

Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir

If the lesion would have not been on face, oral antibiotics would not have been needed. Folliculitis of face needs to be treated with oral antibiotic too apart from topical antibiotic. You can take Amoxicillin antibiotic which is usually available as over the counter antibiotic or you can enquire with your local pharmacist about over the counter antibiotic.

Take care

Wishing you and your family a very happy and healthy life

Regards
Dr Deepak

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (1 minute later)

Thank you

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (0 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Take Care

Detailed Answer:
Take Care Bro

Do get back to me anytime you need any medical assistance.

Regards
Deepak

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (1 minute later)

Doctor... Can it be related to any sti?

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Its unrelated to STI

Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir

I assume you are referring to sexually transmitted infection. Folliculitis is not related to STI. Following are predisposing factors

1. Shaving and colonization of hair follicles with bacteria

2. Nasal carrier of bacteria

3. Trauma during shaving

Using new blade each time while shaving, avoiding cuts and thoroughly washing the face with face wash after shaving will help prevent recurrence.

Take Care

Regards
Deepak

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (1 minute later)

Just checking. Thank you. Definately an old razor.

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Take Care

Detailed Answer:
Dear Bro

I hope you follow the advise

Take Care

Regards
Deepak

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar