Suggest Treatment For Swelling And Redness On The Nose

Posted on Mon, 7 Sep 2015

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Mon, 7 Sep 2015 Answered on

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Question : I have a bad sore inside my nose which has caused swelling and redness on the outside.
I out erythomycin sp? liquid on a cotton piece and stuffed it up. Will that help if it's an infection?

Answered by Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini Greca (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Yes,erythromycin solution can help as following...

Detailed Answer:
Hi my dear,

I am sorry for the situation you are in.

1. Bad sore inside your nose causing swelling and redness on the outside is indicating infection, especially if pus is coming out.

2. You can:
- keep good local hygiene
- apply warm compresses locally
- apply betadine locally, let it dry
- then, apply erythromycin lotion locally for about a week at least and see the results

3. Yes, erythromycin lotion or solution you have can help with this infected skin.

Wish fast recovery!
Dr.Albana

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar