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There is a red type of layer or rash on the side of my nose, when i touch it, it hurts a lot, i have tried a lot of cream but it is useless, can you h?

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Dr. Franklyn Gergits answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Red nose: Greetings. I would recommend seeing your ENT doctor, family doctor or even the Emergency Room for evaluation. A staph infection may be present causing the pain and redness. An antibiotic may be needed. Infection in this area is important to treat quickly. Good luck.

Answered 10/31/2015

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Dr. Susan Rhoads answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Get checked.: A painful rash is not normal. Stop putting anything on it for now as what you are using may make it worse. Only clean with mild very dilute unscented soap. Get seen soon. An infection in that area needs to be treated promptly. If you have fever, rapidly increasing redness, or rapidly increasing pain, etc., go to an ER.

Answered 10/25/2015

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Need to see doctor: asap to get it diagnosed Could be any number of causes including a cellulitis which needs to be treated asap

Answered 4/30/2016

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