canker sore

[dalilee]

Hello, I have a canker sore on the inside of my left nostril that is swollen and painful, can neosporin heal this?

Thank You

[dalilee]

Well, I'm on Keflex for 10 days because my mothers doctor said I needed it...I can already feel the effects from the antibiotic, Thank you again for your help.

dalilee

[dalilee]

Thanks, You're right...I just looked at it closer with a bright flashlight and thats exactly what it is and I will try the warm compresses. Its so painful, my nose is even swollen a little, but your suggestions will greatly help. I will keep you posted.

dalilee

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,

Your symptoms are suggestive of boil in the nostril. Boils are caused by infection of the hair follicle by staph aureus. In case of boil inside the nose, it takes its own course for a week or so in healing and no treatment may be required. Apply warm moist compresses three or four times a day over the tender area. This will help to bring the boil to a head and encourage easy drainage.

Along with the warm compresses, you can take OTC pain killers and a course of antibiotics if the causative agent is bacteria.
Pls consult an ENT specialist if the symptoms persist.

Hope it helps.Take care and pls do keep me posted on how you are doing.