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Ive been picking at a reoccurring scab in my nose for almost 2 years now. i cant stop pulling it out whenever i feel it. (i do have ocd) what are the potential risks of this? my inner septum already feels slightly concave?
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You should be fine but stop picking it, period.
Answered 5/4/2022
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