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What Should I Do Remove Scab Appeared Due Blackhead?
Hi, i had a small blackhead next to my nose and i picked it with my nails, and I had a small hole, and it made a scab, and i picked it again. It started to swell up and get all yellow and red. So i picked it again and it is now bleeding. I washed my face but it is still a big spot on my face. What do i do ?
Sat, 8 Feb 2014
Hello,
Welcome to healthcare magic.
You seem to have got the lesion infected by picking with your nails.
You could apply a cream containing 2% mupirocin or 1% fusidic acid twice a day on the lesion.
If it does not subside with creams alone, you may need an oral antibiotic like azithromycin.
In order to prevent blackheads in the future, use a face wash containing 2 % salicylic acid.
Do not pick on your acne.
Hope this helps you.
Take care.
Welcome to healthcare magic.
You seem to have got the lesion infected by picking with your nails.
You could apply a cream containing 2% mupirocin or 1% fusidic acid twice a day on the lesion.
If it does not subside with creams alone, you may need an oral antibiotic like azithromycin.
In order to prevent blackheads in the future, use a face wash containing 2 % salicylic acid.
Do not pick on your acne.
Hope this helps you.
Take care.
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