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What happens to dead tissue on my nose after staph infection clears up. this is days 6 of antibiotic. infection is almost gone. 1/2"sq black spot left?
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See remark: As a physician,I say give it"tincture of time"...meaning this should subside with time.The so called dead tissue will will eventually comes out as you blow your nose. If it does not ,let us know
Answered 7/5/2015
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