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I was picking at my nose. and made it bleed. now it's a sore bruise-like red/purple mark on the side of my nose and how do i make it go away?
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Nose: sounds like local trauma but may be infected. Put an OTC antibiotic cream in the nose on that side several times a day but see an ent
Answered 6/23/2015
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Do not pick: your nose. May use a moistened tissue paper to remove dried up snort. It will resolve, however if pain or drainage occurs see a doctor as antibiotics will be indicated in such cases
Answered 6/23/2015
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