What Causes Swelling From Pimple On Nose?

Posted on Tue, 14 Oct 2014

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Question : I get a pimple on my nose and my nose slightly swells up and when I squeeze it bleeds quite a lot about 1-1/2 oz to 2 oz. It is not disfiguring but i am concerned that it may be a staph infection.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Photograph required

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
You have developed folliculitis.
Folliculitis is a bacterial infection.
It can be due to staph.
Treatment is with antibiotics.
I usually prescribe topical mupirocine ointment to my patients and have seen good response with that.
You can try this.
Can you please upload a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you

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