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Red Splotches On Cheek And Chin, Side In Which Splotches Are There Are Warmer. What Could Be This?

I woke up yesterday with two small red splotches on my cheek and chin. then last night I. noticed I got another spot on my cheek bone. they don't itch but the side of my face they are on us warmer than the other side. what could they be? I've not used anything new or done anything different than normal.
Wed, 29 May 2013
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Hello
Welcome to healthcare magic forum.
Thank you for your query.
i understand your concern regarding your skin problem.
I am Dr Gaurav Patel,dermatologist and will answer your question.
It look like bacterial infection or insect bit on skin.
Affected skin look red ,warm and raised.
you need to apply good antibiotic cream over it.
For pain you can take analgesic medicine.
You need to take antibiotic medicine also for 5 days.
Avoid direct sun exposure and wind.
If not feel better ,consult to dermatologist for proper treatment.
I hope I answered your question.
Let me know if you have further query.
Wish you speedy recovery.
Regards,
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Red Splotches On Cheek And Chin, Side In Which Splotches Are There Are Warmer. What Could Be This?

Hello Welcome to healthcare magic forum. Thank you for your query. i understand your concern regarding your skin problem. I am Dr Gaurav Patel,dermatologist and will answer your question. It look like bacterial infection or insect bit on skin. Affected skin look red ,warm and raised. you need to apply good antibiotic cream over it. For pain you can take analgesic medicine. You need to take antibiotic medicine also for 5 days. Avoid direct sun exposure and wind. If not feel better ,consult to dermatologist for proper treatment. I hope I answered your question. Let me know if you have further query. Wish you speedy recovery. Regards,