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I have had a sore in my nose for a few months that won't go away. it has a scab and sometimes bleeds. do i need to see a doctor?
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Sores in the : Usually heals better when treated with antibiotic ointment . If impetigo is present , you will need a script from your doctor for bactroban (mupirocin) or Mupirocin ointment . Clean your nose with saline solution and keep it moist with aquaphor ointment, vaseline or a;d ointment . It will bleed everytime the scabs come off, the seal is gone. Go see your doctor if this does not help.
Answered 6/30/2014
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Yes: Any non healing lesion should be evaluated and possibly biopsied. See an ENT specialist.
Answered 6/10/2014
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