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I have pimples on the sides of the upper portion of my nose. what are the causes of these? been that way for 5 weeks. i usually heal pimples in 5 days

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Infection or: inflammation of sebaceous ( oil) glands. The nose and sided of nose have multiple skin pores which can become clogged with sebum ( a type of body oil secreted by pores and skin follicle. Must be seen by a dermatologist. Until seen use 10% benzoyl peroxide gel or cream if not allergic to this medicine.

Answered 7/18/2018

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Pimples on nose: Sometimes it is staph infection that has colonized nose and you need antibiotics including topical antibiotics in the tip of your nose. May also be eczema ( not usual), or morbiliform rash from drug reactions ( new meds? ) or heat rash - prickly heat-wash 2-3 times a day try calamine /zinc oxide at night, or roscea (antibiotics Would follow up with doc to do nasal culture and evaluate lesion

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