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What Causes Pimple Inside Nostril?

I have a pimple iniside my left nostril. It may be the result of ingrown hair or infection. I am 61 and get bouts of acne. 20 years ago I developed same type of infection and it spread , contorted my face. I had to go to doctor for antibiotics.
Dennis
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Fri, 11 Apr 2014
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Pimple inside the nose is actually a folliculitis (common site to occur). This occurs as a result of infections from very common skin bacteria and it is present all the time on everyones skin. It starts causing infections when it grows in number or if there are any minor cuts on the skin. Standard antibiotics like amoxycilin can take care of this. But for long run: always maintain personal hygiene by regular hand washing, baths etc. You can also use topical creams like mupirocin for the treatment as well as prevention of folliculitis. It has to be used on inner side of nose, axillae and gential area (where this bacteria is predominantly present) for a period of 1 month.

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What Causes Pimple Inside Nostril?

Pimple inside the nose is actually a folliculitis (common site to occur). This occurs as a result of infections from very common skin bacteria and it is present all the time on everyones skin. It starts causing infections when it grows in number or if there are any minor cuts on the skin. Standard antibiotics like amoxycilin can take care of this. But for long run: always maintain personal hygiene by regular hand washing, baths etc. You can also use topical creams like mupirocin for the treatment as well as prevention of folliculitis. It has to be used on inner side of nose, axillae and gential area (where this bacteria is predominantly present) for a period of 1 month. Regards Dr. Tushar K drtusharks@gmail.com