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A 24-year-old male asked:

I have had a spot on my nose for a few months. it won't go. it has a hole in which gathers pus. i have tried using benzoyl peroxide but doesn't help?

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Dr. Sandra Eleczko
Dr. Sandra Eleczkoanswered
Dentistry 37 years experience
See doctor: You describe n infection that has been going on for months. Get to a doctor and get this treated asap. It will not go away on its own.
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