Strange bump growing on my face

So I started to get this bump under the skin between my cheek and my nose 5 days ago... started out very tender feeling, (like when you start to get a pimple) now here I am 5 days later with this raised RED bump on my face about the size of a nickel , no whitehead on it NOTHING.. just red and seems to itch often... it's very hard in the middle and somewhat sensitive to touch...
Anyone have any clue what it could be? I am embaressed to go anywhere...

[BhumikaMD]

Hi.

This could be an allergic reaction or insect bites.

You need to wash the areas several times with fresh water. Do not use any cosmetic products at the sites. Wash all your clothes and linen etc in savlon, chlorhexidine solution and sun - dry them preferably.

Apply calamine lotion at the site of the lesions and see if it helps. You could take some oral antihistamine medications like cetrizine or loratadine. You need to maintain a good personal hygiene .

Anti-itch drugs, often antihistamines like loratadine or cetrizine, may reduce the itch during a flare up of eczema, and the reduced scratching in turn reduces damage and irritation to the skin.

It would be advisable to consult a skin specialist for your symptoms and a proper clinical examination. You might need injectables if your symptoms are persistent.

Let us know if you need any other information and post us on how you are doing.

Regards.