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What Causes Swelling From Pimple On Nose?
Question: I get a pimple on my nose and my nose slightly swells up and when I squeeze it bleeds quite a lot about 1-1/2 oz to 2 oz. It is not disfiguring but i am concerned that it may be a staph infection.
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
You have developed folliculitis.
Folliculitis is a bacterial infection.
It can be due to staph.
Treatment is with antibiotics.
I usually prescribe topical mupirocine ointment to my patients and have seen good response with that.
You can try this.
Can you please upload a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you
Photograph required
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
You have developed folliculitis.
Folliculitis is a bacterial infection.
It can be due to staph.
Treatment is with antibiotics.
I usually prescribe topical mupirocine ointment to my patients and have seen good response with that.
You can try this.
Can you please upload a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you
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