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Showing posts with label scabbing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label scabbing. Show all posts

January 14, 2012

Nasal Hair Removal and Nasal Sores

It is not unusual that I encounter a patient who develops crusting and sores around the entrance to the nose where coincidentally nasal hair is found... in both men and women. Other complaints/symptoms beyond crusting and sores include: • Skin Splitting • Pimple/Acne Formation • Scabbing • Ulcers People often try applying lotion, neosporin, or cortisone cream... which does help, but not completely with recurrent flareups. The most common triggers I find that lead to such recurrent …
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April 28, 2008

Normal Post-Tonsillectomy Appearance

Often, patients become disturbed with the way their throat looks after a tonsillectomy . However, many of the concerns are unfounded and the appearance though disturbing, is actually normal. The white plaques where the tonsils used to be are actually scabs. Just like a scab on a cut elbow turns white after taking a shower or swimming, the scabs in the throat/mouth turn white from the saliva. Also, the uvula is swollen (3-4X bigger than usual) which also is normal and will improve over the w…
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