What Causes Recurrent Red Bump On Face?

Posted on Tue, 25 Nov 2014

Tue, 25 Nov 2014 Answered on

Fri, 19 Dec 2014 Last reviewed on

Question : I have a red bump on my face that keeps coming back. It is a raised bump, at first I thought it was a pimple that was under the skin. However, it never got a white head or popped. It lasts for about a week and a half and its swollen around the red bump. The swollen part is about a quarter in size. It finally goes away and about a week later it reappears, this is the third time it has came back. There is no pain with it. Could this be something serious? What can I do to make it go away for good?

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Kindly provide pictures

Detailed Answer:
Hi

I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
From your description,it looks like you have developed a lesion of cystic acne.
I would like to have a look at the exact skin condition.
Please click some close up pictures of the affected area and upload them here on this page .
I am sure I will be able to help you better once you provide me the pictures .

Dr Geetika Paul

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Geetika Paul (19 minutes later)

How can it be treated

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Sebaceous cyst face

Detailed Answer:
Hi

I have seen the attached picture.
You seem to have developed a lesion of sebaceous cyst .
It presents with development of a swelling under the skin which is movable and tends to appear at times with development of redness and swelling .
Such a skin lesion is harmless in most cases and can be left on its own .
Only when it is really bothersome , it can be treated with steroid injections or complete surgical removal .
For the time being ,you can take some anti inflammatory agent to reduce swelling .

Dr Geetika Paul

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Geetika Paul (24 hours later)

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Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Need to see a doctor

Detailed Answer:
Hi again

I have seen the attached picture.
Sebaceous cysts can bet infected sometimes and present with swelling ,redness and pain .
They need to be managed by oral antibiotics and anti inflammatory agents .
So I would advise you to take some oral anti inflammatory agents like ibuprofen,if the swelling still tends to persist or increase ,see a nearby doctor for prescription .

Dr Geetika Paul

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar