Question 1

what could cause bloody crusty sores inside nose?

Accepted Answer

Lots of stuff: Could be anything from allergic rhinitis to cold sores to mrsa. Start with over the counter antihistamine and nasal saline spay daily. If after a few days it's not improving go see your doctor for further evaluation.

Question 2

i have impetigo&have taken kelflex &bactroban (mupirocin) for 10 days.the bactroban (mupirocin) is making the sores& inside nose bright red & swollen. what do i do?

Accepted Answer

Stop the bactroban (mupirocin): You can be sensitive/allergic to the bactroban (mupirocin) & should stop it immediately. Call your dr so the information can be reviewed & get into your medical record. If your dr wants to continue an ointment for the sores there are others out there that can be used.

Question 3

have a sore inside nose @ opening. it is raw & sometimes bleeds, little mucus draining not unusual, dries out & hurts. sometimes there is yellow mucus when nose is blown.  have to wear a mask 8hrs a day.  what can i do to heal it? does mask cause it?

Accepted Answer

: No caused by mask. Are u using CPAP nose pillows?  They can do it. Trust u have not been sniffing cocaine?  Need lots more information to be able to help.

Question 4

is there a way to differentiate between a cold sore or impetigo inside nose? get occasional cold sores on outer edge of nostril. dangerous to brain?

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See below: Yes, differentiation can be done with cultures of the fluid looking for bacterial (staph/strep) or herpes.  As for the risk to the brain, the herpes viruses are already in the spinal cord and brain and comes out and manifest as cold sores or shingles, etc. For many reasons.  Unless, you are having severe headaches, neck stiffness and pain, which could indicate meningitis, no need to be worried.

Question 5

should i go to the doctor if i keep on getting cold sores at back of throat and inside nose? it seems to get worse every time it comes back.

Accepted Answer

Viral throat infecti:  Here’s the deal: you should see an ear nose and throat doctor and ask them to do cultures of the blisters when they occur; that way you will know more reliably how to treat this. If herpes is present, it is often quite possible to give you the medicine necessary to kill this virus clinically, and that would be the prerogative of either your dermatologist or your your nose and throat doctor.

Question 6

i had allergy issues this week since sunday soar/itchy throat sneezing watery eyes nose stopped up my nose is dry feel cut inside nose how to heal it?

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Antihistaminics: You may use over the counter anti-histaminics, especially the non-drowsy ones, like loratadine (claritin) or cetirizine (zyrtec). use daily during your allergy sea on. It takes a week to feel full relief. You may use the ones with decongestants if you do not have high blood pressure, heart problems or pregnant, also OTC nasal steroids (nasacort) can help

Question 7

a cut inside my nose wont heal?

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Cut inside nose: Hello, when a sore is present inside your nose for any longer than 2-3 days, it needs to be evaluated by your doctor. It could be an infection that needs specific antibiotics.

Question 8

sores in nose is this a bacterial infection ?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Could be bacterial.  Could be viral.  Could be fingernail.

If it is accompanied by discharge and crusting, and if it fails to self resolve after several days to a week, it might be bacterial and require an antibiotic.

Question 9

what could cause sores in nose ?

Accepted Answer

Nasal sores: Sores in the nose could be caused by vitamin b deficiency, irritation (cocaine users) and infection. More common infections are caused by viruses (herpes) and and bacteria (staph, strep).

Question 10

i have little scabs inside my nose that don't hurt when i touch them, but could they be cold sores? i don't get them there but have blown my nose a lot

Accepted Answer

Nasal Vestibulitis: Crusting in nostrils where nasal hairs are located is common and can be treated with topical antibiotic ointment. Blowing your nose a lot with tissue papers can  cause direct irritation to skin and is not recommended. See an ENT doctor!

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What could cause bloody crusty sores inside nose?

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I have impetigo&have taken kelflex &bactroban (mupirocin) for 10 days.the bactroban (mupirocin) is making the sores& inside nose bright red & swollen. what do i do?

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Have a sore inside nose @ opening. it is raw & sometimes bleeds, little mucus draining not unusual, dries out & hurts. sometimes there is yellow mucus when nose is blown. have to wear a mask 8hrs a day. what can i do to heal it? does mask cause it?

A member asked:

Is there a way to differentiate between a cold sore or impetigo inside nose? get occasional cold sores on outer edge of nostril. dangerous to brain?

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Should i go to the doctor if i keep on getting cold sores at back of throat and inside nose? it seems to get worse every time it comes back.

A member asked:

I had allergy issues this week since sunday soar/itchy throat sneezing watery eyes nose stopped up my nose is dry feel cut inside nose how to heal it?

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A cut inside my nose wont heal?

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Sores in nose is this a bacterial infection ?

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What could cause sores in nose ?

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I have little scabs inside my nose that don't hurt when i touch them, but could they be cold sores? i don't get them there but have blown my nose a lot

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