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Have a scab up my nose wont heal like a cut for a long time ?

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ENT: you need nasal endoscopy- you may have an abscess, fissure, infection or nasal setum perforation. Only use nasal saline until seen by a specialist.

Answered 8/17/2020

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Dr. Leila Hashemi answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Skin lesion: Hi, you need to see a dermatologist to make sure it's nothing serious, Good luck.

Answered 8/24/2014

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