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A female 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.?

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Dr. M. Hytham Beck
Surgery 45 years experience
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.
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