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I was rubbing my nose alot, now one side of bridge feels a bit tender. nose looks normal, nose bones feel stable, there is no bleeding. what is this?

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Dr. Gerardo Guerra Bonilla answered

Vaseline: Probably a minor abrasion from all the rubbing. Possibly irritated some follicles. Some Vaseline might help.

Answered 11/15/2015

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A member asked:

I was rubbing my nose alot, now one side of bridge feels a bit tender. nose looks normal, nose bones feel stable, there is no bleeding. what is this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gerardo Guerra Bonilla answered

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