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Headache , boil inside nostril what might cause this in a 12 year old ?

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Dr. Satish Sundar answered

Bacterial: It should be seen. May need topical prescription antibiotics. Impetigo-a bacterial infection can occur as part of this.

Answered 1/22/2015

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