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I have had a very painful sore in my left nostril for the past 2 weeks.it doesn't seem to be a fever blister, i've had those before and this is diff.

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Painful sore nose: Bacterial infections of the hair follicles inside nostrils can cause painful sores as can herpes infections and some inflammatory conditions. Please see your doctor for a bacterial culture and treatment.

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Answered 4/15/2013

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