A member asked:

I have a bump on my nose, filled with a little bit of pus. (i'm aware from trying to pop it). its pimple sized, but will not go away. please help?

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Dr. Franklyn Gergits answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Nasal bump: Hello, it would be a helpful to stop trying to "pop" your nasal lesion. If it is or was a pustule, your manipulation will cause a cellulitis to develop around the lesion thus preventing it from resolving. See your doctor because it may need to be treated with an antibiotic.

Answered 6/17/2015

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