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I have hair plus numerous minuscule puss containing boils on the surface of my nose. this has extremely darkened it. kindly provide a solution.

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Arrsive treatment: You must eradicate the recurrent boils you are getting. This can only be done with antibiotic treatment, both locally and by mouth. Once treatment is instituted skin will return to normal color, but it will take time.

Answered 4/7/2013

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