What are the movable fleshy balls on both sides of the jaw when touched?
Two movable lumps on both sides of the jaw may be caused by acne, lymphadenitis, folliculitis, sebaceous cyst, lipoma, and other reasons. If you experience any discomfort, you should seek medical attention promptly and receive targeted treatment under the guidance of a doctor.
Propionibacterium acnes infection may lead to acne, manifesting as papules, nodules, and cysts on the jaw, which feel hard and may move with the skin, accompanied by symptoms such as pain, redness, and swelling. Use a gentle facial cleanser to clean the face twice a day, especially the jaw area, to remove excess oil and dirt. When necessary, use tretinoin cream, minocycline hydrochloride tablets, vitamin B6 tablets, and other medications as prescribed by the doctor.
Lymphadenitis is a benign lesion of the lymph nodes, mainly caused by the invasion of pathogenic bacteria from the skin and mucosa or nearby infectious foci, leading to the involvement of lymph nodes in the drainage area. After illness onset, it generally manifests as swollen, painful, and red lymph nodes, and may present with symptoms of two movable lumps on both sides of the jaw. It is recommended to apply a warm wet towel gently to the lymph nodes on the jaw, 2 to 3 times a day. When necessary, use erythromycin capsules, cephalexin capsules, amoxicillin capsules, and other medications as prescribed by the doctor.
Folliculitis is usually caused by Staphylococcus aureus infection, easily causing skin redness, small bumps, and other symptoms, which can occur on both sides of the jaw and may be movable when touched. Avoid scratching the folliculitis area to prevent worsening the infection or causing scar formation. Use mupirocin ointment, fusidic acid cream, azithromycin tablets, and other medications as prescribed by the doctor.
When the sebaceous gland ducts on the arms or jaw are blocked, it can impair the excretion of sebaceous gland secretions, leading to the formation of sebaceous cysts, which present as movable lumps in the affected areas. Avoid using greasy cosmetics or skincare products. In severe cases, undergo small-incision excision under the doctor's recommendation.
This is a benign tumor of soft tissue that can appear in any part of the body where there is fat. The cause of lipomas is unclear and may be related to genetic factors, abnormal systemic fat metabolism, chronic inflammation, etc. After illness onset, it generally manifests as one or more subcutaneous lumps that move when touched. Avoid squeezing or massaging the lipoma area, and undergo lipoma excision under the doctor's recommendation. In daily life, maintaining a good mindset and avoiding excessive anxiety or tension is beneficial for symptom relief and physical recovery.
