A member asked:

Left nostril i have a cut where the skin is seperated quiet a bit i get very dry nose at work started using nose gel which helps but cut not healing?

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Dr. Franklyn Gergits answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Nasal Staph: Greetings. The reason your nose isn't healing is probably due to Staph bacteria causing a nasal vestibulitis. See your doctor for a topical ointment. I usually prescribe Mupiricin with an oral antibiotic.

Answered 10/17/2015

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