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My left nostril is raw , and feels like a scab has formed . what is this ?
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Nose: It is difficult to say what is going on with your nose. I would suggest you go have it examined. It could be an infection, an ulcer, or just a dry spot. The treatments are very different.
Answered 9/13/2014
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