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How Can Infection Around A Nose Piercing Be Treated?
I had pierced my nose few months ago but since it was causing infections and the bump wasn t going I removed my nose pin and closed the poercing.Now its piercing mark is not going.It has become a small bump on my nose.Already a month has been passed. Please suggest me what to do
Mon, 28 Jan 2019
Hello,
As of now, you can apply topical antibiotics like mupirocin after cleaning with soap and water.
If the signs of infection persist better to consult an ENT specialist and start on antibiotics.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
As of now, you can apply topical antibiotics like mupirocin after cleaning with soap and water.
If the signs of infection persist better to consult an ENT specialist and start on antibiotics.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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