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I squeezed out a blackhead which was 1.5cm really hard and my nose turned into a redish brown,is it bruised?any concern?

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Dr. Jalal Zuberi answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

1.5 cm blackhead?: May be u meant 1.5 mm. Regardless, if your nose remains reddish brown for more than 12-24 hours, or gets worse with pain or swelling, you should see a doctorfor possible infection and need for antibiotics. Put OTC polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) on it and take some Ibuprofen by mouth. Good luck:)

Dr Blinski agreed

Answered 12/21/2015

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A member asked:

I squeezed out a blackhead which was 1.5cm really hard and my nose turned into a redish brown,is it bruised?any concern?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jalal Zuberi answered

Dr Blinski agreed

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