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If i am on antibiotics for a staph infection around my nose piercing, should i still be cleaning the area with non-iodized salt water?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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The area still: needs to be cleaned regularly to get rid of 'crusties'.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 4/17/2016

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A member asked:

If i am on antibiotics for a staph infection around my nose piercing, should i still be cleaning the area with non-iodized salt water?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Altman agreed

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