Probably a staphylococcal infection -- the bacteria can usually be found under your finger nails -- or you may be a permanent "nose" carrier. I have had the same issues for many years, my mom complained about them so I figured they were hereditary.
Anyway, my primary care doctor prescribed an anti-bacterial topical cream which I use whenever they become too painful. Usually knocks them out within a few days when I use the topical 1-2 times/day.
The drug name is "Bactroban Cream."
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Painful sores and scabs on legs
Mud FeverOn a horse, it causes painful sores and scabs on its legs.
Cold sores aren't bad but they can be painful.
Yes, they are likely a cold sore.
Ulcer
Did you have an outdoor job? Have you spent a lot of time in the sun? If so, you had better see a doctor about those painful sores so he can rule out melanoma.
Canker sores appear as a whitish, round area with a red border. The sores are painful and sensitive to touch.
Ulcer
Ulcer
Cold sores are painful blisters that can be found inside the mouth, on the face and even in or on the nose. You can actually find them anywhere on your body, including genital parts!
There are three main types of mouth ulcers: canker sores, cold sores, and oral thrush. Canker sores are small, painful sores inside the mouth, while cold sores are fluid-filled blisters on the lips or around the mouth. Oral thrush appears as white patches on the tongue and inside the cheeks. These ulcers can be distinguished by their location, appearance, and symptoms.