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Suggest Treatment For Sore Painful Redness On Nostril And MRSA On Leg
Question: where the red is on the side of my nostril it's sore and hurts when touched, the last few days I have had some bloody and green boogers along with some scabs in my nose. last time I had bloody scabs in my nose I ended up with mrsa on my leg and was put on antibiotics and bactroban. this is making me nervous
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Considerations
Detailed Answer:
hello and thank you for sending the question.
This looks like it could possibly be a minor infection. Infections in this part of the nose can commonly because by staph bacteria.
it's very important that you try not to rub this area for cause additional irritation.you could try and over-the-counter topical antibiotic ointment but if the symptoms do not improve within 24 to 48 hours it might be necessary for you to obtain a prescription topical antibiotic such as Bactroban.
also try to maintain good hygiene with your hands and minimize any touching of your nose as much as possible.
Thanks again for sending your question.
sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
Considerations
Detailed Answer:
hello and thank you for sending the question.
This looks like it could possibly be a minor infection. Infections in this part of the nose can commonly because by staph bacteria.
it's very important that you try not to rub this area for cause additional irritation.you could try and over-the-counter topical antibiotic ointment but if the symptoms do not improve within 24 to 48 hours it might be necessary for you to obtain a prescription topical antibiotic such as Bactroban.
also try to maintain good hygiene with your hands and minimize any touching of your nose as much as possible.
Thanks again for sending your question.
sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I have bactroban left over at my house
Brief Answer:
Follow up
Detailed Answer:
thanks for the additional information.
If you have the Bactroban available I would consider applying a small amount to the affected area 3 to 4 times per day for the next few days. Hopefully this will lead to gradual resolution.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
Follow up
Detailed Answer:
thanks for the additional information.
If you have the Bactroban available I would consider applying a small amount to the affected area 3 to 4 times per day for the next few days. Hopefully this will lead to gradual resolution.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
do you think it's mrsa related or just a little infected, I was on antibiotics a few months ago because there was colonization of mrsa in my nose and it went away, also tomorrow I start antibiotics for sinus infection
Brief Answer:
Followup
Detailed Answer:
this is impossible to answer without a culture.
regardless the Bactroban should help control the symptoms and resolve the infection.
sincerely,
Dr Galamaga
Followup
Detailed Answer:
this is impossible to answer without a culture.
regardless the Bactroban should help control the symptoms and resolve the infection.
sincerely,
Dr Galamaga
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
thank you for the help. don't understand this mrsa stuff don't put my fingers in my nose and wash my hands constantly
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Followup
Detailed Answer:
You're very welcome.
I wish you all the best and continued good health.
Dr Galamaga
Followup
Detailed Answer:
You're very welcome.
I wish you all the best and continued good health.
Dr Galamaga
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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