Question 1

have a pimple on my cheek for 2 weeks, nothing drained. last night tried to drain it, but nothing. this morning half my face swollen?

Accepted Answer

Expanding infection: This sounds like a bacterial infection is expanding in the deep tissues of your face. It needs to be evaluated &amp; treated by a doc before it gets any worse. Go in as soon as you can.

Question 2

infected pimple on left side of face, swollen/painful lymph node under jaw also left side. should i be worried about cancer? or is it the pimple

Accepted Answer

Need Medical checkup: Infected pimple on the face may need antibiotics since your lymph node enlargement indicates spreading infection. You should go see a doctor within 24 hours(Thursday) and seek his/her advice for using an antibiotic to control the infection. I do not think you should be concerned about any cancer type issues right now.

Question 3

why is my face swollen after picking  acne?

Accepted Answer

Could be infection: or swelling due to trauma.If persists, have a professional take a look.

Question 4

i am experiencing  facial swelling, rash on face and pimples.

Accepted Answer

Facial swelling : Could be allergic reaction seek care immediately

Question 5

red pimple near left eye very swollen and painful. small head formed this morning with itchy ears and itchy throat. woke up with face swollen near pimple. i'm 17 weeks pregnant do i need antibiotics?

Accepted Answer

Call your obgyn: Please call your obgyn and make an appointment to be seen as there is a chance you have cellulitis which is infection of the skin and require antibiotics to treat.

Question 6

my cheek got big and swollen after popping my pimple my face looks like someone punch it?

Accepted Answer

Infection/cellulitis: See a physician immediayely and never pop a facial pimple!-you may have a facial skin infection ( cellulitis) which requires immediate medical attention- call for an appointment today.

Question 7

in the past week i have gotten this extreme breakout across my face. they are large red pimples that feel swollen. what can i do? may be hormonal?

Accepted Answer

Could: Acne .May worsen with stress.Treatment is available 
See your PCP . Topicals like Benzoylperoxide or cleon with or without oral med like Doxycyline

Question 8

small mole on my face has recently become swollen and hurts.  could it be a pimple underneath the mole?

Accepted Answer

Possible: Worrisome that mole sudden change with pain. Do not attempt to squeeze. Serious diseases such as melanoma can occur in rapidly changing mole. See your doctor before taking any additional action. Regretfully I have seen melanoma at age twenty.

Question 9

i have a mole on my face thats enlarged. it has swollen up like a bug bite, i guess you could say. it has excreted a white substance, much like a pimple. should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

: Since it excreted a white substance, it is not a mole. It sounds like a sebaceous cyst and probably became infected. Such infections might leave significant scars. Best to see a doctor for advice about treatment (e.g. with an antibiotic) and/or possible surgical removal. Good luck.

Question 10

what i assume is a large pimple has swollen the entire side of my face i tried to pop it 4 days but nothing came out now i can see my cheek in my line of vision and keep biting my cheek from swelling?

Accepted Answer

Stop playing!: You likely have a facial cellulitis from spreading the initial follicular infection by attempting to "pop" your pimple. Seek immediate attention from your pcp or urgent care source to be placed on antibiotics today! follow up in 7-10 days is a must to avoid more serious complications. There is always a potential need for an incision ; drainage procedure, which requires a face to face encounter!

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Have a pimple on my cheek for 2 weeks, nothing drained. last night tried to drain it, but nothing. this morning half my face swollen?

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Infected pimple on left side of face, swollen/painful lymph node under jaw also left side. should i be worried about cancer? or is it the pimple

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Why is my face swollen after picking acne?

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I am experiencing facial swelling, rash on face and pimples.

A member asked:

Red pimple near left eye very swollen and painful. small head formed this morning with itchy ears and itchy throat. woke up with face swollen near pimple. i'm 17 weeks pregnant do i need antibiotics?

A member asked:

My cheek got big and swollen after popping my pimple my face looks like someone punch it?

A member asked:

In the past week i have gotten this extreme breakout across my face. they are large red pimples that feel swollen. what can i do? may be hormonal?

A member asked:

Small mole on my face has recently become swollen and hurts. could it be a pimple underneath the mole?

A member asked:

I have a mole on my face thats enlarged. it has swollen up like a bug bite, i guess you could say. it has excreted a white substance, much like a pimple. should i be concerned?

A member asked:

What i assume is a large pimple has swollen the entire side of my face i tried to pop it 4 days but nothing came out now i can see my cheek in my line of vision and keep biting my cheek from swelling?

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