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Nose piercing infection
Hi,I got my nose piercing nearly a month back...with needle in a tattoo shop..I kept a gold nose stud..they suggested to put coconut oil for few days..i dis the same..it was okay..pain and sensitivity whenever I touched it otherwise it's better..10 days back we went to vacation and couldn't apply oil to it.. from 5 days I observed a bump with pus and while checking it it bursted and pus with blood oozed out..since then I am applying oil and cleaning with water..but no use..plz suggest something can I use tbact ointment inside too...if I remove my nose stud..will it close and leave a scar??
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It's bacterial infection causing this problem.... however it will improve with medicine... for accurate diagnosis and treatment do online consultation with photos
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Dr. Rajesh L Pathi
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9 yrs exp
Bangalore
Take consultantion and discuss in detail
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Dr. Abigail
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4 yrs exp
Mumbai
I do not know why they asked you to use oil, especially because sterility will be an issue. Antiseptic Cleaning and use of white soft paraffin would have been better or antibiotic creams
Please put up pics on online consult, you will need antibiotics. It may scar if you try and squeeze it.
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Dr. Shivanu Mathon
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10 yrs exp
Ludhiana
Consult online for further treatment
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Dr. Arpita
Dermatologist
14 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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