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Mupirocin ointmenrlt
My 11 yr old kid would always have a pimple like bump with pus appeared on her face. After oral antibiotic it would heal then after few weeks another would appear sometimes on the same spot sometime different part of her face. The doctor gave her mupicin ointment and advise to put on her nostril for 5 days. Why is that?
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Nostril navel nails are carriers sites for germs to grow. So for precautionary measure this has been advised. Feel free to ask your questions to your doctor directly.
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