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A member asked:
My nose is peeling and under it is raw red skin is that mrsa or a cold sore? i am a nurse
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Culture: The only way you can identify MRSA is with a culture. You should see a dermatologist for a specific diagnosis. Certainly, a culture will identify if a bacterial organism is present and what antibiotic is specific for it.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Probably neither: You will benefit from a diagnosis. Possibly you are reacting to something you have used there such as peroxide or alcohol or Bacitracin or neosporin, etc. When you go to the dermatologist, bring everything you have used. Avoid scrubbing.
Answered 6/24/2014
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Red Skin: Without performing cultures (viral and bacterial), it is difficult to say with 100% certainty. It would be best to get to a qualified provider who is able to perform a Tzanck smear and that would clinch the diagnosis immediately. Cultures may take days to get results back.
Answered 11/7/2018
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