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White crust outside nostril on/off past 4 days. i have a cold, seems unrelated. have staph boils on and off every few weeks. could it be nose staph?
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Staph, strep, herpes: This could be either staphylococcus (staph) or beta streptococcus (strep, same bacteria that causes strep throat). Herpes (c0ld sore) also is possible. See your doctor if the problem continues beyond a few more days, or if it's getting worse.
Answered 1/15/2019
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