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My nose is extremely red and sore. i wake you every morning and there are white head pimples all over it. i have to wear mask 12 hours a day. started after cleansing using cerevea putting mipuricin ointment on it and now i am using differin gel?

Q: my nose is extremely red and sore. i wake you every morning and there are white head pimples all over it. i have to wear mask 12 hours a day. started after cleansing using cerevea putting mipuricin ointment on it and now i am using differin gel?

: The redness and soreness may be due to constant manipulation, which you probably could limit to enhance healing. A cooling mask may be helpful and dab more when cleansing. You do not need mupurocin ointment in this situation, because it is an antibiotic for MRSA.

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Dr. Tinuola Adeyanju answered

The redness and soreness may be due to constant manipulation, which you probably could limit to enhance healing. A cooling mask may be helpful and dab more when cleansing. You do not need mupurocin ointment in this situation, because it is an antibiotic for MRSA.

Answered 2/22/2023

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A member asked:

My nose is extremely red and sore. i wake you every morning and there are white head pimples all over it. i have to wear mask 12 hours a day. started after cleansing using cerevea putting mipuricin ointment on it and now i am using differin gel?

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Dr. Tinuola Adeyanju answered

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