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Boil in left nostril
My 37 year old wife has developed a boil in her left nostril since last 5 days. It's is paining and has developed pus. Please see photo for reference.
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It is furuncle.... dont try to rupture it or burst it... leave it the way it is ... systemic anitibiotics , NSAIDS combined with topical mupirocin or clindamycin may help
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Dont touch it , proper hand wash
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Hi , its furunculosis of nose . Dont touch it .its dangerous area of face .she needs antibiotics and analgesic or maybe topical ointment .check her blood sugar if possible .
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avoid touching nose
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