Question 1

can picking your nose make it bigger?

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No: Picking your nose is sometimes necessary, but it must always be done in privacy, when you are alone.  Picking your nose can not affect growth of the nose. Stay well.

Question 2

i heard it is dangerous to pick your nose. is this true?

Accepted Answer

Yes: This will increase your risk of bleeding and infections of the nose and septum. There are a lot of bacteria trapped under the fingernails. Breaking the lining to the nose could "innoculate" the tissue and be a set-up for a bad infection. Clean your nose in a moist environment like when you shower.

Question 3

when i pick my nose i rip off skin. is the skin there supposed to be that sensitive?

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It is: Sometimes we see the dry crusting with MRSA (staph) of the nose. Try using a salene spray several times a day and blow rather than pick.  If it persists, go see your doctor.

Question 4

how do i stop compulsive nose picking?

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Psycholgost: See a psychologist to assist in behavioral changes. If it occurs at night put mittens on your hands at bedtime.

Question 5

is it normal for nose-picking to cause bleeding?

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Common: The number one cause of nasal bleeding is nose picking.  It is really a question of timing and care.  The bleeding is from trauma to the lining, and is commonly due to sharp or casual introduction of the finger and its relatively sharp nail.  If you must pick your nose, doe it slowly, carefully and be conscious of the position of your finger and fingernails.

Question 6

do i have a mental disorder if i pick my nose a lot?

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No: If you do it in public a lot, you might have a social problem.  Or, you might have a sinus problem, a cold, or allergies.

Question 7

can you get naegleri fowleri from picking your nose?

Accepted Answer

No, unless...: Nose-picking can lead to nosebleeds, to people in an adjacent car staring at you, or to friends running away in horror, but won't give you Naegleria meningoencephalitis... unless you happen to be pickin' while in warm freshwater environments such as lakes, ponds and rivers (especially in the southern U.S.); or in geothermal hot water such as hot springs; or rarely in other places if truly unlucky.

Question 8

i have a patch on my nose that won't go away. if i pick it, it bleeds. ?

Accepted Answer

Lesion: I would suggest you see an ENT specialist who can assess what this is and treat it appropriately.

Question 9

i have a scab thing on my nose. i pick it, it bleeds?

Accepted Answer

Don't pick it.: Try leaving it alone and letting it heal. If it doesn't heal within a week or two, please see your physician. Pre-cancerous lesions don't heal. If it remains, I would have it biopsied. You only have one nose, after all.

Question 10

how come my nose bleed when i pick it?

Accepted Answer

Nose bleed: Picking one’s nose  can traumatize the lining of the nose if it is done too forcefully or if the finger is poked too far back. Finger nails can scratch the tissues. Nose picking can also knock off a clot / scab that is already present.

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