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What Does A Cyst Between The Eyes Indicate?

Have developed a cyst or boil between my eyes above the bridge of my nose. It s swollen and painful. I scraped it and got a bit of pus out but it came back more pronounced and swollen. I ve put neosporin on it and some ice but the ice seem to make it worse? What to do
Wed, 5 Apr 2017
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Hi and thanks for posting your query..
Welcome to HCM and I am sorry to hear your medical concern.
I read your question completely and have understood it well.
I being a surgeon, have come across various such cases..

I would like to tell you various possibilities of that swelling.
1. Could be a simple cyst, that develops due to heat or any infection

2. Sebaceous cyst, which is due to oil gland blockage

3. Folliculitis, due to infection of a hair follicle.

Anyway, I suggest you these things..
1. Do not handle it with your hand, it may lead to further damage and infection
2. Start on oral antibiotics. Amox clav 625mg twice a day for 5 to 7 days should be sufficient.
It will clear the infection existing.
3. Pain killers as per your need.
4. If it's sebaceous cyst, then you need excision because they are prone to recur.

Neosporin is a good idea but no ice.
And give some time for it to heal.
Most importantly friend, I advise you to be positive..

Hope this helps you, in case you need any further help. You can contact me, I am there to guide you.
Take care and God bless you.
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What Does A Cyst Between The Eyes Indicate?

Hi and thanks for posting your query.. Welcome to HCM and I am sorry to hear your medical concern. I read your question completely and have understood it well. I being a surgeon, have come across various such cases.. I would like to tell you various possibilities of that swelling. 1. Could be a simple cyst, that develops due to heat or any infection 2. Sebaceous cyst, which is due to oil gland blockage 3. Folliculitis, due to infection of a hair follicle. Anyway, I suggest you these things.. 1. Do not handle it with your hand, it may lead to further damage and infection 2. Start on oral antibiotics. Amox clav 625mg twice a day for 5 to 7 days should be sufficient. It will clear the infection existing. 3. Pain killers as per your need. 4. If it s sebaceous cyst, then you need excision because they are prone to recur. Neosporin is a good idea but no ice. And give some time for it to heal. Most importantly friend, I advise you to be positive.. Hope this helps you, in case you need any further help. You can contact me, I am there to guide you. Take care and God bless you.