“I have a pus boil inside my nose. What can I apply to ease the pain?”
I have a red color pus boil inside my nose and it really hurts. Is there an ointment that I can apply to ease the pain?
8 Answers
Ear-NoseandThroatDoctor(ENT)Pusboil
Most of the time, this is an inflammation at the base of the hair follicle inside the nose, a condition called folliculitis. This is often a bacterial process. Warm compresses to the area and application of antibiotic ointment is typically sufficient. However, if the infection worsens or if there is significant discomfort and local measures are insufficient, and oral antibiotic is sometimes necessary. Do not attempt to squeeze or pop the area. Given the drainage pathway of this aspect of the face, these infections are not to be taken lightly, and I recommend you see a physician for evaluation.
Unfortunately, not much. One should see an ENT Physician as it needs antibiotics and possibly an incision and drainage. It is very dangerous to decompress and drain this by yourself.
D. Desai
D. Desai
These are usually an inflammation and infection of the inner nasal hair follicles and can be treated with a topical antibiotic ointment 2-3 times per day until resolution of the swelling and pain.
These boils are usually due to inflammation and infection of the inner hair follicules of the nose. You can apply a topical anti-bacterial ointment to alleviate the symptoms along with moist gauze applications.
You should get the boil incised as it is dangerous area with venous drainage. Fucidin cream can give temporary relief!
Marc M. Kerner
Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)
Warm compresses and antibiotic ointment. Nasal abscesses are dangerous and need to be addressed promptly.
Triple antibiotic ointment (bacitracin) could certainly help. Furuncles in the nose however should not be taken lightly as they can lead to serious intracranial complications. You should seek care on an otolaryngologist if it doesn’t improve quickly or immediately if you get fevers or headaches. Sometimes it can be a sign of a resistant bacteria called MRSA especially if you work in healthcare or exposed in gyms. You may need antibiotics and/or to get the pustule drained. Hope you feel better soon.
Apply hot, moist compresses. Topical anesthetic medications probably not the best idea. Obtain Bactroban ointment and apply three times a day to area involved with q-tip. Take ibuprofen or naproxen. No picking
