A swollen cheek with a hard bag may be caused by bacterial infection, sebaceous cysts, etc. Patients can be treated with oral medication, topical medication, surgical excision and other methods.
1. Bacterial infection: if the bacterial infection caused by folliculitis, resulting in a swollen cheek a bag hard, the treatment is based on antibacterial and anti-inflammatory drugs, such as oral minocycline and cephalosporin, etc., but also can be used externally with mupirocin and clindamycin ointment, to promote the inflammatory lumps subside.
2. Sebaceous cysts: also known as acne, related to the blockage of sebaceous ducts and the inability to discharge secretions. When the cysts are large and accompanied by pain, infection, redness and pus, surgical excision can be considered after the inflammation subsides.
Patients who have a swollen cheek with a bag hard, should seek medical attention in a timely manner to clarify the nature of the lump after regular treatment, not blindly use drugs to avoid adverse effects.