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Keloid on the nose piercing area.
It's been 13 days my nose was pierced through punching machine. First 8 days were very good with the studds. Bt after that I put neem stick. Along with tbact that I apply. Since then my nose became this. I put gold nosepin today. I want to get rid of this keloid..don't want to close the nose hole. Please suggest. Can the infection go if take medicine and ointment?
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It is infected. Remove the piercing and consult for the infection. Otherwise it will form a permanent keloid
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Injection can help with some topical therapy
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Kindly do direct online consultations for detailed information
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Undergo intralesional medicine therapy.. otherwise few creams also available...for detailed prescription do direct online consultation
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Better get properly examined and if keloid can be taken early action to prevent progression.
Could be mild infection
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Visit for examination and treatment
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Use topical antibiotic, better to remove pin
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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required..
Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription & guidance.
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You will need proper treatment
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Kindly consult a dermatologist online
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Dr. Sonia Tekchandani
Dermatologist
39 yrs exp
Mumbai
Remove the piercing and consult a doctor near ypu, can be treated kindly consult us online so that we can get your detailed history and prescribe you
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Dr. Amandeep
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6 yrs exp
Khanna
There are few options available
Consult online for further management
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Dr. Rashmi Nandwana
Dermatologist
18 yrs exp
Noida
It is not keloid.
Kindly consult online for proper treatment.
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Dr. Moin Ahmad Siddiqui
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6 yrs exp
Lucknow
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Consult online for proper evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Dhavala Guna Sagarika
Dermatologist
7 yrs exp
Visakhapatnam
It is not keloid. It is just inflamed. It is treatable.
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kindly book online consultation for proper management
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