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Why do i get flat flaky buyers from inside my nose?

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Boogers: Use Bacitracin ointment 4 times a day and it will stop.

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Answered 6/24/2014

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Dr. Mark Loury answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Probably dryness: Inside of nose is probably dry. Try saline rinse or gel, or several drops sesame oil into each nostril 2-3 times daily.

Answered 5/13/2013

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