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I yanked out a few nose hairs yesterday with fingers now my left nostril feels sore & tender. not sure ingrown hair, pimple or trauma. how to treat it?

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Dr. Glynis Ablon answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Most likely just: trauma, I would use topical antibiotic ointment just to protect against infection. Should resolve within a week, if not see your doctor

Dr Archer and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/31/2014

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A member asked:

I yanked out a few nose hairs yesterday with fingers now my left nostril feels sore & tender. not sure ingrown hair, pimple or trauma. how to treat it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Glynis Ablon answered

Dr Archer and another doctor agreed

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