The nasal tip abscess is a rare pathology that affects the soft tissue of the nasal tip, with risk of damaging the cartilaginous framework with the resulting alteration of the anatomy and function of the nose, if not treated properly. Epidemiologic features have not been extensively characterized in the international literature because of its low incidence. Case report: We present a case report of a nasal abscess secondary to furunculosis in a patient with long evolution and uncontrolled type 2 diabetes presented as nasal swelling with erythema that did not respond to oral antibiotics. Treatment consisting of topic and systemic antibiotic therapy, as well as surgical drainage, which requires ample knowledge of nasal tip anatomy, was used. Conclusion: In our case, resolution was achieved without sequels or scarring.
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