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I got five large lumps along the jawline, which are sore and painful. What to do?

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Hi doctor,

I am a 22-year-old male with a weight of 69 kilograms and a height of six feet. I have five large bumps under the skin along the jawline. I have soreness with pain. What to do?
Answered by Dr. Afifa Nighat

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Dr.Afifa Nighat is a highly skilled and established physician in the field of General Practitioner. she is an expert in tackling any complicated medical cases and can provide an expert opinion.

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Hi,

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I have gone through the picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You have a fungal infection. Tinea barbae is a dermatophytic fungal infection affecting the skin present with coarse hairs such as beard and mustache. Please mention some details about the profession and mention whether you had any recent contact with animals or pets. You can do a micro-examination of a skin scraping. I suggest you consult a general practitioner soon. You can take oral antifungals to treat it.

The Probable causes

You have a dermatophyte fungus and folliculitis.

Investigations to be done

You can do a microscopic examination and culture of a skin scraping.

Differential diagnosis

You can have tinea barbae or bacterial or candidal folliculitis.

Probable diagnosis

You can have a tinea barbae.

Treatment plan

Take tablet Itraconazole 250 mg once daily for four weeks. You can do shaving or hair depilation with warm compresses to remove crusts and debris.

Preventive measures

Avoid having contact with animals or pets.

Regarding follow up

Have a follow up after four weeks.
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Medically reviewed by Dr. Sneha Kannan
Published At October 8, 2020
Reviewed At December 12, 2023

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FCPS IMM

Professional Bio:

Dr.Afifa Nighat is a highly skilled and established physician in the field of General Practitioner. she is an expert in tackling any complicated medical cases and can provide an expert opinion.

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Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sneha Kannan is a skilled Dental Surgeon with expertise in providing general dental care, including scaling, fillings, and preventive treatments. She does oral surgery procedures such as extractions and minor surgical interventions. She does procedures in restorative dentistry, including crowns, bridges, and dentures. She is an expert in doing endodontic treatments such as root canal therapy. She is well-versed in doing procedures in cosmetic dentistry, including teeth whitening and smile correction. She can provide pediatric dental care for children’s oral health and preventive treatments. She promotes oral hygiene awareness and preventive dental practices.  

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Dr. Afifa Nighat

Education:

FCPS IMM

Professional Bio:

Dr.Afifa Nighat is a highly skilled and established physician in the field of General Practitioner. she is an expert in tackling any complicated medical cases and can provide an expert opinion.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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