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A 31-year-old female asked:

Sudden redness in the tip of my nose and it's spreading towards the nostril with yellow pus on it . is this an infection?

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Dr. Frank Kuitems
Dr. Frank Kuitemsanswered
Internal Medicine 38 years experience
Yes: Usually this is an infection. Recommend if severe getting worse go to the emergency room' otherwise see a primary care doctor tomorrow for diagnosis and treatment
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