Bump that stinks!

[mccamper]

I have a bump on my face that when touched or squeezed it puts off a terrible aroma/smell?  I beleive when sqeezed the scent/smell can be exhausted, but it returns within a couple of days?

[Aashanna]

Could be a sebaceous cyst. With any unusual  manifestation on the skinn, there is always a concern  of skin cancer. Go to your dr or urgent care and have it checked.

[Aashanna]

Could be a Sebatiou

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

You could be having an acne or pimple at the site. You should avoid tanning till you consult your skin specialist.

There are several treatment options available for acne - topical application creams, oral medications, laser treatment etc.

It would be best to consult your dermatologist to decide about the best treatment option in your case.

Comedonal (non-inflammatory) acne: local treatment with azelaic acid, salicylic acid, topical retinoids, benzoyl peroxide.

Mild papulo-pustular (inflammatory) acne: benzoyl peroxide or topical retinoids, topical antibiotics (such as erythromycin).

Moderate inflammatory acne: benzoyl peroxide or topical retinoids combined with oral antibiotics (tetracyclines). Isotretinoin is an option.

Severe inflammatory acne, nodular acne, acne resistant to the above treatments: isotretinoin also known as Accutane, can be prescribed by a doctor, or contraceptive pills with cyproterone for females with virilization or drospirenone.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acne_vulgaris#Treatments

Let us know about how you are doing and what your doctor advises.

Post us if you need any further information.

Regards.