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I have an infected nose ring, been talking oral antibiotic for 4 days now, the infection is starting to surface on my skin, should i be worried?
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Yes: if the infection is spreading despite antibiotics please visit your primary care provider or urgent care.
Answered 6/10/2015
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You should worry: I wonder how you got the antibiotic. Did your doctor prescribed that to you? Nose ring should be removed first before you start taking antibiotic. Go to an urgent care center for immediate doctor attention.
Answered 6/10/2015
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