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Infection in nose piercing

2018-03-10 05:01:27
Hi I had done nose piercing 20 days back..now I got infection with pus in it..which medicine should I take to heel it..
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You may have developed infection of nose piercing site. It may also be secondary to allergic reaction towards nose stud. You may need to remove the stud and apply antibiotic ointment like neosporin for few days
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Consult nearby ENT specialist for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate treatment if required

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