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What Treatment Can Be Done For A Itchy Patch Between Upper Lip And Nose That Has Yellowish Sticky Discharge ?

I have a small patch between my upper lip and nose that is slightly inflamed, somewhat itchy, and has a little yellowish, sticky discharge. Male, 37, generally healthy.
Mon, 2 Jan 2012
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General & Family Physician 's  Response
Hi,
Thanks for query,
Due to itching there should be some infection causing discharge.
Clean with dettol and apply antibiotic cream.
Take some antibiotic if infection is more.
take anti histamine for itching.
ok and bye.
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Dermatologist Dr. Gaurav Patel's  Response
hi
from ur detail it look like bacterial infection mostly staph.
it is very common site as it reside in nose
u must apply cream like T BACT to cure it as it may spread to other area of face
u also need to take antibiotic tab
better to consult dermatologist
if it occur frequently then u need to check ur sugar level.
wear mask during going outside.
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What Treatment Can Be Done For A Itchy Patch Between Upper Lip And Nose That Has Yellowish Sticky Discharge ?

Hi, Thanks for query, Due to itching there should be some infection causing discharge. Clean with dettol and apply antibiotic cream. Take some antibiotic if infection is more. take anti histamine for itching. ok and bye.