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Fragile pop drug-addict Amy Winehouse is suffering from a mysterious painful lump on her face.

The troubled singer, 24, tried to conceal her swollen, bruised left cheek with make-up as she moved into a new home in East London.

But last night a close friend confirmed the health scare, adding that Amy had made an emergency appointment to see a doctor. The pal said: “She has suffered some form of skin infection - maybe an allergic reaction.”

However a doctor commented: “I think the most likely explanation is a direct blow, either accidental or deliberate. A skin complaint wouldn’t cause swelling. It could be she’s walked into a door or fallen over - which is very likely with her drug habit.”

Last night Amy’s spokesman said: “Amy has been diagnosed with impetigo which she’s been told can be highly contagious. Because of that se’s been put on antibiotics and may have to stay home alone for the next few days.”

Impetigo is an infection of the skin caused by bacteria, which causes a blistered crusty rash. But it does not cause swelling.

Spice Girl Mel C’s wonderful new album ‘This Time’ is being released in the North America this April and she’s doing it on her own imprint, Red Girl. Sporty isn’t just the most talented Spice, she’s also the most business-minded. She says “And (after) having experience with a major label, it was nice to be able to do the exact opposite and own the copyright to my songs. I was very fortunate with the Spice Girls; financially, I was able to set up my own label and finance my own record.” She’s also planning a tour in the US and Canada in support of the album’s release.