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Will picking blackheads worsen inflammation?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am a teenage girl, not on any medication. After picking on the blackhead on the nose, the area around it has turned red and formed a scab. It is yellow, and I am just scared it will worsen. Please help.

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Sugreev Singh

Education:

MD Physician

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sugreev Singh is a Physician with five years of clinical experience. His field of expertise includes Internal Medicine and General Medicine. He graduated from Vitebsk State Medical University, Belarus. Currently, he is practicing in Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, Connaught Place, New Delhi.

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have read the query, and I can understand your concern.

It will not get worse, so do not worry. It will heal in two or three days, so do not touch it. Never pick blackheads, but I suggest you apply ointment Soframycin (Framycetin) twice a day for five days, and it will disappear. Consult a specialist doctor, talk to them, and then take the medication.

I hope this will help you.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At January 27, 2024
Reviewed At January 27, 2024

Education:

MD Physician

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sugreev Singh is a Physician with five years of clinical experience. His field of expertise includes Internal Medicine and General Medicine. He graduated from Vitebsk State Medical University, Belarus. Currently, he is practicing in Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, Connaught Place, New Delhi.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

MD Physician

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sugreev Singh is a Physician with five years of clinical experience. His field of expertise includes Internal Medicine and General Medicine. He graduated from Vitebsk State Medical University, Belarus. Currently, he is practicing in Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, Connaught Place, New Delhi.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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