Why is the inside of my nose still raw and painful?

Vestibulitis: Just inside the opening of the nose is some quite delicate tissue. Within this delicate skin or lining tissue, there are normal hair cells. Because of the way these hair cells sit at the opening of the nose, they are frequently irritated or dried out and can have low grade infection, called vestibulitis. This is treated with topical nasal ointment called bactroban.

Vestibulitis: This area can become infected, and when it does it is very tender and painful. This will often not get better with otc antibiotic ointments, and will need prescription Mupirocin to improve. If it seems to be worsening, or just not getting bett after a week or two, see your doctor.