Suggest Treatment For Redness And Swelling After Piercing Nose

Posted on Tue, 29 Dec 2015

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Question : My son has a very red inflamed nose after cleaning a new piercing with detol. I am planning on taking him to the doctor but would it be ok to use paw paw ointment to soothe the skin while waiting?

Answered by Dr. VINAY KUMAR (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
An antibacterial preceded by cleaning with plain water recopmmended

Detailed Answer:
Hello My Dear

Welcome with your query!
I have taken note of the facts and think that the allergic reaction could either be due to the piercing material or dettol, especially when used undiluted

I get lots of patients with similar complaints and here is what I advise to them with best results:

1 Clean the area frequently but without any soap or disinfectant

2 Mupirocin ointment every four hourly

3 Anti allergic orally. Levocetrizine is a good option and i given 5 mg a day

Invariably, the results are excellent.
I am sure your doctor will examine in detail and confirm the cause by certain tests like Patch Test, if deemed fit.

I will be glad to help you, if needed.

Best wishes.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj