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Why does my nose feel like it has scabs up both of my nostrils all of the time ?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Snot!: Elegantly described "crusting" is normal. Large amounts may indicate sinus infection or may be related to a deviated septum, hole in the septum, dehydration, etc. You may try vaseline in the nose and saline rinse / spray as simple over-the-counter treatment.
Answered 6/3/2018
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Nasal Crusting: Agree with dr chastain but the crusting could also be an infection. If the crusting is inside the nose and not along the nostrils then i wouldn't use vasoline or other petroleum based material intranasally. I would recommend bactroban (mupirocin) ointment for treating crusting inside the the nose. If humidification is unsuccessful then an exam by an ENT may be necessary.
Answered 1/15/2019
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