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Feel lump on rt side of nostril crevice where it meets cheek. can't see it. hurts to touch or scrunch my nose. reaccuring. pimple? sinus cancer?

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Dr. Robert Grindstaff answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

Nose pain : This is most likely a deep seated pimple and not a cancer

Answered 3/13/2015

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Nose: Possible a pimple or a follicular is which is a hair follicle infection. You can start by putting OTC antibiotic ointment on it several times a day but check it out with an ent

Answered 8/24/2014

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Dr. Devin Cunning answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Duration?: Sounds like a small furuncle (boil) in the melolabial crease. Depending on the duration of symptoms, time and warm compresses may help. Persistent symptoms may warrant a physician visit and antibiotics or biopsy.

Answered 1/4/2020

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