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Hi i've a very sore outer left nostril it is very red tender to touch and slightly inflamed any ideas what it may be?

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Dr. Douglas Friederich answered

Red Nose: this very likely Is an infected pimple, keep it clean and do not ever squeeze it, try avoiding to touch it, it very well disappear within 5 days, if not you will need antibiotics

Answered 8/28/2016

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A member asked:

Hi i've a very sore outer left nostril it is very red tender to touch and slightly inflamed any ideas what it may be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Douglas Friederich answered

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