What Causes Dead Skin Around The Area Of Nose Prick?

Posted on Mon, 26 Jan 2015

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Question : i got a nose ring about 5 days ago and i am experiencing some dead skins around the ring on that side of my nose (today).
what could be the reason for this?
And how can i treat it?
Thanks

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It will get shed off

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

Sorry for the delay in my response.

Yes, it is dead skin ,dead WBC and dust which surrounds a nose prick or ear prick wound.

There is no need to worry, this tag will shed off on its own. To speed up the process you can apply antibacterial cream like BACTROBAN.

Hope, I answered your query.

Wish you good health.

Regards,

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