Question 1

can a staph infection occur in your nose?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely: and you can also just be a carrier of staph in your nose, get culture and if positive a topical called mupirocin should be put up your nostrils

Question 2

what causes a staph infection in your nose?

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Colonization: Staphylococcus aureus colonizes the nares of about 25% of normal people.  Any minor trauma inside the nose, like pulling out a hair, can cause an infection of the nose.

Question 3

i had a staph infection and i really want to get a small nose piercing, what to do?

Accepted Answer

Septal piercing: DON'T DO IT. It isn't worth it. It puts you at risk for infections and discomfort.

Question 4

treated my facial staph infection in october, and its back already in january. im heartbroken, will i have ongoing facial staph infections recur for the rest of my life? i decolonized my nose with bactroban, but its back.can it ever be treated fully?

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Get it treated and?: It is not that common to have recurrent ataph infections of the face.
Recurrence occurs in people 
Who have weak immune system
People who have eczema
People who have diabetes
Those who are chronic carrieirs of staph in their nose
I suggest you treat the present infection and discuss with your doctor to test you for Diabetse and immune system if it keeps recurring
Do you pick on your face constsnt?

Question 5

i would like to know if anyone thinks this may be staph? i have pictures on file. i have had a small staph infection about 7 months ago.

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Would encourage: You to consider using the individualized service with one of the dermatologists (there is a small user fee).

Question 6

could a sore inside front of nose be from staph infection?

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Possibly...: It is difficult to make a proper diagnosis since I am not there to see the condition. I recommend seeing a dermatologist so that they can make a proper diagnosis and give you something to get rid of the condition or relieve symptoms.

Question 7

what is the fastest way to get rid of a staph infection in your nose?

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Antibiotic: There are a couple antibiotic ointments your doctor can prescribe. You put them in your nose with a q-tip.

Question 8

i've been given naseptin for the staph infection in my nose, but it makes my nose run and i just end up blowing it all out. what else can i try?

Accepted Answer

Naseptin: If you're using the baseline nasal wash, switch to the cream. I feel that Bactroban (mupirocin) nasal would have a more effective antibacterial effect,however.

Question 9

i've pus like sores at the corner and in my  nose. doc say its herpes brought on by stress this ocurr times before but could it be staph infection.

Accepted Answer

Probably right.: Your doctor is probably right -- those are the two principal possibilities. A couple of cultures (one bacterial and one viral) will answer the question and indicate the proper treatment.

Question 10

i kissed my boyfriend on the lips today at lunch and he now thinks the "zit" he had under his nose is a staph infection. ugh! will i get it?!?!

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Be aware that staph germs are everywhere in the environment. This contact may have exposed you to staph, but you also touched a doorknob or banister or open surface that likely had it too. If you wash your hands on a regular basis then you cut down on some of your exposures.However, every time you touch your face with contaminated fingers you expose yourself as much as that kiss.

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Can a staph infection occur in your nose?

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What causes a staph infection in your nose?

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I had a staph infection and i really want to get a small nose piercing, what to do?

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Treated my facial staph infection in october, and its back already in january. im heartbroken, will i have ongoing facial staph infections recur for the rest of my life? i decolonized my nose with bactroban, but its back.can it ever be treated fully?

A member asked:

I would like to know if anyone thinks this may be staph? i have pictures on file. i have had a small staph infection about 7 months ago.

A member asked:

Could a sore inside front of nose be from staph infection?

A member asked:

What is the fastest way to get rid of a staph infection in your nose?

A member asked:

I've been given naseptin for the staph infection in my nose, but it makes my nose run and i just end up blowing it all out. what else can i try?

A member asked:

I've pus like sores at the corner and in my nose. doc say its herpes brought on by stress this ocurr times before but could it be staph infection.

A member asked:

I kissed my boyfriend on the lips today at lunch and he now thinks the "zit" he had under his nose is a staph infection. ugh! will i get it?!?!

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