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Red flakey skin inside nose

For about 2 years now I have had irritated red flakey skin inside my left nostrill only. It sometimes appears to have bumps in the same area but they are not zits bc when squeezed clear liquid comes out of them.  This area will also crack to.I already take acyclovir for herpes so I don't think it could be that or else the medication would heal my nose as well. What could this be and how should I treat it?
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Thank you for the advice! I have antibacterial neo sporen on there now. How long should I use this before I try the lotrem?
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It might be a fungus or bacterial infection.  I would try Neosporin cream first.  If that didn't work, then Lotrimin cream.  
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