Question 1

what causes scabs to form in my nose?

Accepted Answer

Dry: Most of the time, the nose is crusty because it is dry. See an ENT  for exam. Simple measures to help include nasal saline mist or nasal gel. Other problems may be present that need attention, so see md.

Question 2

i'm on nasonex (mometasone), (mometasone) and my nose has recently become full of scabs. can nasonex (mometasone) cause this? should i take a break? if so how long?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: All nasal steroids, including nasonex, (mometasone) can lead to bleeding.  Take a break or use intermittently, such as every other day. Break should be long enough for the scabs to clear.

Question 3

good day

my son has red dots on his face that turns into scabs and his nose also has a sore on the inside... what can cause this? he is 5 years old

Accepted Answer

Rash: It would have been helpful to see it. Depending on when it appeared it could be impetigo, herpes, measles to mention few possibilities. Consult a physician if the rash is still present.

Question 4

i have a previously diagnosed cyst on my head.  recently scabs have developed around it and i'm not sure why.  is this cause for concern?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It is likely a sebaceous or epidermal inclusion cyst. Such cysts can rupture into the tissue or to the outside. It the cyst gets infected it could lead to complications. Have you considered getting it removed. It could probably be removed under local anesthesia.
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Question 5

what can cause scabs and sores in nostril?

Accepted Answer

Infection/dryness: This may be due to an infection in the nasal vestibule, where hair is located, or may also be due to dryness. Best to see your otolaryngologist fof exact diagnosis.

Question 6

can transverse myelitis cause scabs on head?

Accepted Answer

No: Sounds like there might be two separate things going on.

Question 7

a week ago the inside of my nose on both sides seemed to get red/pink in the back. now i have a small scab on the bottom, what could of cause this?

Accepted Answer

Nose scab: Sometimes when the inside of our nose gets dry, you can get some breakdown and cracks in the fragile skin - that can cause irritation, mild bleeding and scabbing.  Picking, scratching or rubbing the inside of the nose can do the same.  If it's persisting and the scab's not healing, make sure you see your doc!  hope this helps!

Question 8

hi, my penis has redness under the head like its caused by friction, when it heals it leaves scabs then they fall off but when i have sex it happenss again. i don't have any other symptoms. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Urologist: I recommend consulting a urologist. It is likely that there is penile skin pathology of some kind in view of those recurrent signs.

Question 9

scab in left nostril won't go away, 5 months now.  causes nose bleeding every few weeks.  cancer?  if not, how can i remedy this? i am a non smoker.

Accepted Answer

See ENT doctor: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without examining you and your symptoms warrant evaluation by a physician. Five months is long enough to wait and watch, it is time to see an ENT doctor and if needed have the lesion removed.

Question 10

i get very frequent and often large nose scabs(about 5 times a day)and i physically cant  help but pick them out each time.my inner septum is deeper than it should be and im just wondering if theres another solution besides dont pick (no coke use?

Accepted Answer

: This needs to be evaluated. My question to myself is this more than a scab and/or do you have an obsessive disorder. See a doctor

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What causes scabs to form in my nose?

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I'm on nasonex (mometasone), (mometasone) and my nose has recently become full of scabs. can nasonex (mometasone) cause this? should i take a break? if so how long?

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Good day my son has red dots on his face that turns into scabs and his nose also has a sore on the inside... what can cause this? he is 5 years old

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I have a previously diagnosed cyst on my head. recently scabs have developed around it and i'm not sure why. is this cause for concern?

A member asked:

What can cause scabs and sores in nostril?

A member asked:

Can transverse myelitis cause scabs on head?

A member asked:

A week ago the inside of my nose on both sides seemed to get red/pink in the back. now i have a small scab on the bottom, what could of cause this?

A member asked:

Hi, my penis has redness under the head like its caused by friction, when it heals it leaves scabs then they fall off but when i have sex it happenss again. i don't have any other symptoms. what could it be?

A member asked:

Scab in left nostril won't go away, 5 months now. causes nose bleeding every few weeks. cancer? if not, how can i remedy this? i am a non smoker.

A member asked:

I get very frequent and often large nose scabs(about 5 times a day)and i physically cant help but pick them out each time.my inner septum is deeper than it should be and im just wondering if theres another solution besides dont pick (no coke use?

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