Hello doctor,
My nose hair got pulled off due to the swelling inside my nose, and it is paining a lot. One side of my nose is very hard and tight. Please help.
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It is folliculitis of the nose. It is a common condition if a hair gets pulled out and the site gets an infection.
It needs the following investigation and medication. Review with reports and start the medication from today.
The Probable causes:
Pulling out of the hair.
Investigations to be done:CBC (complete blood count),
CRP (C-reactive protein),
Pus culture from the pus of follicle if it bursts.
Folliculitis.
Treatment plan:Clavam (Amoxycillin and Clavulanic acid) 625 mg thrice daily,
Combiflam (Ibuprofen and Paracetamol) one tablet thrice daily, and
hot fomentation.
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