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Why does right nostril on inside keep peeling? feel's like a spot, it isn't. like this for 3 years. must admit do pick dry patches. i use vaseline.

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Dr. Michael Finkelstein answered

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Could: Be a chronic dermatitis I would stop picking and use some bactroban (mupirocin) cream or ointment

Answered 8/6/2020

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A member asked:

Why does right nostril on inside keep peeling? feel's like a spot, it isn't. like this for 3 years. must admit do pick dry patches. i use vaseline.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Finkelstein answered

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