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After splint removed, I have this horrible red rash, it's hard, and bumpy with a lot of white heads. Help! (photos)

beautygeek_Oct 7, 2015
My nose is super swollen, red, and worse of all hard from the skin. It's like a crusty red rash over my whole nose. I just had my splint removed, and did not expect this reaction on my skin. How do I get rid of this? I am current using fluconicide .5 prescribed. But, is there anyway to expedite this healing process?? I look horrible and cannot even go out.

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