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I have a bump inside my left nostril that just developed today. it's already about the size of a pea and it is red and very painful. do i see a dr.?

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Dr. M. Hytham Beck answered

Specializes in Surgery

Yes: You might have a hair root abscess inside the nostril, you need antibiotic oral and topical,and you might end up needing incision and drainage. So yes go and see a doctor.

Dr Rhoads and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 1/5/2018

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A member asked:

I have a bump inside my left nostril that just developed today. it's already about the size of a pea and it is red and very painful. do i see a dr.?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. M. Hytham Beck answered

Dr Rhoads and 3 doctors agreed

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