Please help! What is this painful raised patch of skin on my cheek?

[PNWForest]

Please help! Does anyone know what this patch of skin is on my cheek? I’ve had it for about 10 years, it used to throb with pain and feel like a sharp bruise when touched. It’s less painful these days but still red, bumpy and raised. The dermatologists I’ve seen have no idea and all I can think of is maybe a hypertrophic scar? I also have very mild rosacea. I’ve tried an anti inflammatory diet / bbl laser / cortisone injection and natural remedies like lavender and tea tree oils / also just leaving it alone. I’m completely out of ideas and no idea where to go for help.

Thank you to anyone who can help

[lovesradio]

Just adding empathy, as it seems you have tried almost everything xx

[PNWForest in reply to lovesradio]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[AndrewT]

Dear PNWForest,

Please don't 'Bite My Head Off', for this reply but..... Since this, for want of a better word, 'Area' isn't now Causing You Too Much 'Trouble'- unless I have completely Misread your 'Post'- then isn't it best 'Left Alone'.... at least until you can see a Specialist? By all means, carry on with E45, and so on, and Try- Covid Not Withstanding- to see your GP. Please Don't, whatever you do, Poke, Prod or Squeeze it.

Just a thought but... Have you spoken to your Local Pharmacist? Often a Very Overlooked Professional Resource. Pharmacist are 'highly trained people'...only generally used if 'Baby' has Nappy Rash! Worth a 'Word' surely.

I know that I 'Speak' for us ALL, when I wish you a Speedy Recovery.... and a....

Happy New Year 2021.

AndrewT

[PNWForest in reply to AndrewT]

Thank you for your suggestions Andrew, that’s not a bad idea. I’ll try the local pharmacies. I know, it is something that maybe I could leave alone due to it being less painful than before but unfortunately it does cause me a lot of insecurity being on my face... also a lot of worry in case it gets bigger and out of control. Something I have to emotionally work through and get over i suppose, if I can’t get rid of it. Thanks again for your comments