Have Squamous Cell Or Precursor On The Side Of Face. Red, Scaly And Sore. What Can This Be?

Posted on Tue, 30 Jul 2013

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Question : Pretty sure I have a squamous cell or precursor to it on the side of my face in front of my left ear. I have noticed it for several days and have had one froze there before. Its red and scaly and is kind of sore. I have an appointment Thurs with a dermatologist but wondered if there is anything I can put on it to help with soreness in the meantime? Thanks

Answered by Dr. Kalpana Pathak (-4 hours later)

Hi,
Thanks for writing to us.
I would not dwell in possible and probable causes of such lesion as just by the description provided it is hard to predict.
I would encourage you to XXXXXXX your dermatologist on Thursday. In the interim to reduce soreness, do warm water compresses over the lesion and apply a steroid antibiotic cream over it. Take ibuprofen or paracetamol orally for effective control of pain or soreness

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