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There was a hard scaly white dry patch in my nose for 2 hours and it went away after rubbing it do you know what it could be? it was also on my septum?

Q: there was a hard scaly white dry patch in my nose for 2 hours and it went away after rubbing it do you know what it could be? it was also on my septum?

: Probably mucus that dried. This doesn't sound abnormal or worrisome.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Probably mucus that dried. This doesn't sound abnormal or worrisome.

Answered 8/12/2023

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A member asked:

There was a hard scaly white dry patch in my nose for 2 hours and it went away after rubbing it do you know what it could be? it was also on my septum?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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