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How Can A Nasal Lump Due To Nose Piercing Be Treated?
my 18 year old daughter got her nosed pierced on the side a month ago. it has a tiny bump on it and she is bummed because it wont go away. does not seem infected but is there anything she can do?? someone said saline solution but do not want to use unless I ask
Fri, 10 Oct 2014
Hello
The bump is likely to be due to an infection or an allergic reaction to the nose stud , You may need to apply an antibiotic-steroid combination ointment to help cure it. Please meet your skin doctor for the prescription.
Take care!
The bump is likely to be due to an infection or an allergic reaction to the nose stud , You may need to apply an antibiotic-steroid combination ointment to help cure it. Please meet your skin doctor for the prescription.
Take care!
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