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Hey docs, lately i got some scars in the opening of one of my nostrils and when i start scratching it bleeds its painful what's thr cause of it??

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Dr. Sari Nabulsi answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Infection: this could be impetigo, which is a skin infection which needs treading with antibiotics

Answered 1/19/2015

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