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.
Answered 9/28/2016
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It can be. : Picking your nose can cause a break in the membranes inside the nose and lead to an infection. Picking can also cause nosebleeds.
Answered 9/6/2013
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