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Nose piercing infection
Hello Dr,
I had my nose pierced 3 months ago but it's hurting still hasn't healed .I have already had medication befor due to infection" 2 times" but now it's the "third time" the puss is coming out and it hurts .I don't know the reason it's happening again and again. Please instruct me .
[The piercing is on the right side of my nose]
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1. Remove the nose piercing.
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2. Wash face with facewash and water. 3. Apply T bact ointment
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It's bacterial infection..it will improve with medicine... for detailed medicine prescription do online consultation with photos
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You could be having reaction to element in the nose ring. If the piercing was not done in aseptic manner you could have mycobacterial infection.
For proper treatment, some tests need to be done. Consult online
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Dr. Rashmi Naldeega
Aesthetic Dermatologist
10 yrs exp
Delhi
Kindly consult online for further examination and proper treatment
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Dr. Anmol Kudal
Dermatologist
3 yrs exp
Nashik
Can you share the picture. Also share the treatment taken before .you can consult me online here
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Dr. Arpita
Dermatologist
9 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
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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