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How Can I Get Rid Of Pimples And Flat White Worm In Nose?
I've had "pimples" on the inside of my nose, for about 2 months (both sides of nose). Today, while blowing nose, I saw what looked like a flat, white worm. It was about 3/8" long. What is this? Could it be causing my "pimple" problem? How do I get rid of it?
Fri, 20 Dec 2013
Hi and thanks for the query,
Recurrent boils inside the nose are very common among diabetics.
Please get your sugars checked.
The only worms that occur inside the nose are maggots.
They do not cause boils inside the nose. But the discharge from the boils may have attracted flies. Flies lay eggs which hatch to release maggots.
Maggots have to be removed, They can cause extensive destruction.
Please see a doctor for the same.
Regards, Dr Kishori.
Recurrent boils inside the nose are very common among diabetics.
Please get your sugars checked.
The only worms that occur inside the nose are maggots.
They do not cause boils inside the nose. But the discharge from the boils may have attracted flies. Flies lay eggs which hatch to release maggots.
Maggots have to be removed, They can cause extensive destruction.
Please see a doctor for the same.
Regards, Dr Kishori.
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