What to do about the red, hard bumps on the side of your nose?

Red and hard bumps next to the nose may be caused by folliculitis, acne, rosacea and other diseases, which can be relieved by general treatment and medication after clear diagnosis. 1. Folliculitis: If folliculitis is the cause of red, hard bumps next to the nose, patients should keep the area clean and avoid squeezing the affected area. For folliculitis caused by bacteria, you can use topical antibiotics such as erythromycin and mupirocin; for folliculitis caused by fungi, you can use topical antifungal drugs such as ketoconazole and butenafine. 2. Acne: Acne may also cause red and hard bumps on the side of the nose, patients should pay attention to their diet, should minimize spicy and stimulating food. Topical retinoids such as tazarotene gel and retinoid cream can be used to regulate cell differentiation. For moderate to severe acne, oral antibiotics, such as erythromycin and clindamycin, can be taken to have antibacterial effect. 3. Rosacea: Red, hard bumps on the side of the nose can also be caused by rosacea. Patients should avoid over-cleaning the skin to avoid damaging the skin barrier. Clindamycin and erythromycin can be used externally or antibiotics such as clarithromycin and azithromycin can be taken orally, which are more effective for papulopustular rosacea. If you have red and hard bumps next to your nose, it is recommended that you go to a regular hospital and cooperate with your doctor to standardize your treatment. All of the above medications should be used under the guidance of your doctor to rule out contraindications, and should not be used on your own.