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I Have A Raised, Semifirm Area On My Cheek. It

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Posted on Sun, 2 Dec 2018
Question: i have a raised, semifirm area on my cheek. it started as flat flesh color smooth bump a month ago, then enlarged 2 weeks ago now white center, red ring and tender. no red streaks away from area, no fever.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Infected sebaceous cyst

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have read your query and viewed the image.

Seems like a sebaceous cyst which has got infected and therefore red and painful.. I suggest you to take an oral antibiotic e.g either Amoxicillin or Cephalexin for a few days. It needs a prescription from a doctor. Once the infection resolves I would suggest that the cyst be removed by surgeon.

Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if you need any more assistance.
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I Have A Raised, Semifirm Area On My Cheek. It

Brief Answer: Infected sebaceous cyst Detailed Answer: Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have read your query and viewed the image. Seems like a sebaceous cyst which has got infected and therefore red and painful.. I suggest you to take an oral antibiotic e.g either Amoxicillin or Cephalexin for a few days. It needs a prescription from a doctor. Once the infection resolves I would suggest that the cyst be removed by surgeon. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance.