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Question by  Toddthe (63)

What could be causing a sore in my nose that won't go away?

 
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Answer by  nerdgirl (78)

Constant exposure to dry air could cause a sore in your nose. I would suggest using a humidifier to moisten the air and see if it goes away.

 
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Answer by  Ginny (2251)

You may have a staph infection. Put an over-the-counter antibiotic cream like Bacitracin on a Q-tip. Dab it on the sore twice daily, especially before bedtime.

Reply by lundy697 (1):
I ditto the staph infection thought - but you can\'t get antibiotics OTC - you need to see your doctor and he will prescribe a nasal antibiotic ointment. I have just had one healed myself. Bacitracin won\'t make it go away.  add a comment
 
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Answer by  Anonymous

People need to stop throwing around "Cold Sore" as the answer to EVERYTHING! Go to your doc and have a culture done. Otherwise just use antibacterial ointment and keep the area clean. Do not pick at it, and be gentle when blowing your nose.

 
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Answer by  dr84bhl (2789)

Could be a cold sore which spreads easily, do not pick the sore as when it bleeds the sore will spread.

 
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Answer by  Kayla (144)

If you have had a cold recently or have allergies it might have to do with your nose being raw from just being blown so much.

 
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Answer by  Latin4 (11170)

I have noticed that during the winter months the air in the house is dry. The more moisture in the air, the better your air passages are.

 
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Answer by  Anonymous

could be a resistant staph infection like MRSA or there are other types but mrsa causes sores that don't heal with many antibiotics.

 
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Answer by  Anonymous

Allegra D causes dryness if you do not drink enough fluids

 
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