What Causes A Painful Red Spot On The Sides Of Nostril?

Posted on Fri, 19 Jun 2015

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Fri, 19 Jun 2015 Answered on

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Question : I have a red spot on the side of my right nostril it hurts if I move my nose a certain way but it hurts mostly if I touch it in anyway. I have had mrsa a few years ago so it's kind of freaking me out

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Need more info, upload some images

Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern

Kindly answer the following to help you better.

What region of your body was infected with MRSA ?
Are you diabetic ? Are you using any medications , currently ?
Could you upload some images of the affected nostril to have a better look at it ?

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action.

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Dr. M.S. Khalil

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