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I acidenlty peeled the skin in my nose and it grew back hard and painful. like a scab, any tips?

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Dr. Robert Levine answered

Leave it alone: Don't pick at it. Apply vaseline twice a day. It should go away. If it persists or becomes painful or full of pus see a doctor as this could be a sign of infection.

Dr Dohan agreed

Answered 2/6/2016

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A member asked:

I acidenlty peeled the skin in my nose and it grew back hard and painful. like a scab, any tips?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Levine answered

Dr Dohan agreed

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