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Painful pus filled blisters randomly appear in nostril. what could this be?

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Bullous Stsph: This form of impetigo is caused only by staph bacteria. These bacteria produce a toxin that reduces cell-to-cell stickiness (adhesion) causing separation between the top skin layer (epidermis) and the lower layer (dermis). This leads to the formation of a blister. (the medical term for blister is bulla.). Treatment is with oral and or topical antibiotics.

Answered 1/31/2013

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Staph infection: Likely a staph infection of the hair follicles here. Try a topical antibiotic three times a day for a week or so, if no help see an md for prescription measures.

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