What Does Nodules On Face, Ears And Neck?

Posted on Wed, 15 Apr 2015

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Question : I have nodules all over my face ears and neck. They are also in my nose. I saw a doctor and was given antibiotics for 10 days with little improvement. Any suggestions?

Answered by Dr. Shahid Hassan (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Boils, Acne or Hansen's Disease

Detailed Answer:
Hi, welcome to HealthcareMagic,

Nodules over face is most commonly due to nodulocystic acne vulgaris.

The nodules over ear, neck and face also occurs in Hansen's disease. It is also associated with sensory loss and neuritis.
Is there any sensory loss any where on body?
Is there any tingling sensation?

Alternatively it may be boils/furuncle?

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Regards
Dr Shahid Hassan
MD (Dermatology)

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