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A member asked:

I caught my nose ring on a towel and its infected. i have a bunch of amoxicillin left. will this medication help since it does treat infections?

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Dr. Joel Gallant answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

No: Amoxicillin is not a good antibiotic to treat skin infections.

Dr Raff and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/21/2014

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