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How Can A Recurring Pus-filled Pimple On Nose Be Treated?

Dear Dr. Prasad, I have a pimple that s been on the tip of my nose for about three months now. It started as a red swelling of the tip that would last for 2-3 days, recede, then reappear a week later. This process repeated for a couple months. Finally about a month ago, the thing formed a white head. I ended up popping it, and immediately cleanse it with rubbing alcohol and applied neosporin. Ever since, the thing will attempt to dry out but always ends up filled with pus. If I leave it be, it eventually starts draining on its own and refills. If I pop it, same thing. I m at my wit s end on how to deal with this dilemma. I am hoping you could perhaps share some advice on how to deal with this. Thank you and I apologize for the long inquiry. Sincerely, Peter S
Tue, 4 Feb 2014
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hello dear,

Welcome to healthcaremagic.

It seems that you have got recurrent furunculosis nose . I will advice you to take oral antibiotic course along with 2 % mupirocin cream application under your doctor supervision.

get your blood sugar done.

This is my best advice as per detail.

Kindly consult your doctor. I hope he/she will agree with my opinion.

Thanx
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How Can A Recurring Pus-filled Pimple On Nose Be Treated?

hello dear, Welcome to healthcaremagic. It seems that you have got recurrent furunculosis nose . I will advice you to take oral antibiotic course along with 2 % mupirocin cream application under your doctor supervision. get your blood sugar done. This is my best advice as per detail. Kindly consult your doctor. I hope he/she will agree with my opinion. Thanx