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Nose piercing with bumps on outside and inside. i do a salt water cleanse 2-3x a day. also tea tree oil. still inflamed and tender. what should i do?

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Get eval: You may have an infectious process which would require antibiotics,...so best to get the area evaluated to get properly diagnosed and treated. Good luck.

Answered 9/13/2015

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A member asked:

Nose piercing with bumps on outside and inside. i do a salt water cleanse 2-3x a day. also tea tree oil. still inflamed and tender. what should i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Munshower answered

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