Hi,I am Dr. Shanthi.E (General & Family Physician). I will be looking into your question and guiding you through the process. Please write your question below.
my 16 yr old son developed a bump on his nose in Decemeber of 2015. Many thought it to be a boil. I took him to his pediatrician, who prescribed and antibiotic. He had to take 2 rounds and didnt seem to help. Then in May of 2016, it went away. August it reappeared bigger and followed by a cluster of smaller ones. I then took him back to the doctor, who then gave him another antibiotic and retinol cream. This did nothing. I then took him to a dermatologist, who diagnosed him with acne, prescribed him a stronger antibiotic, told him to take the retinol cream, gave him a second cream of Onexton and told him to do warm salt water compresses. This was one month ago and nothing has changed.
It could be a folliculitis or a small abscess. Consult a general surgeon and get evaluated. As a first line management we can try antibiotics ointment and steam inhalation. If symptoms persist we have to go for surgical removal.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
I find this answer helpful
You found this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
We use cookies in order to offer you most relevant experience and using this website you acknowledge that you have already read and understood our
Privacy Policy
What Causes A Lump On The Nose Of An Adolescent?
Hi, It could be a folliculitis or a small abscess. Consult a general surgeon and get evaluated. As a first line management we can try antibiotics ointment and steam inhalation. If symptoms persist we have to go for surgical removal. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician