Zits are no fun, no matter where they appear.
But if you’ve had one inside your nose?
Well, you know that they are a very particular kind of annoyance.
Why we get pimples inside our nose.
As we noted above, you’re able to get pimples anywhere you have a sebaceous gland.
Other potential causes.
founder of Radiant Beings Wellness & Beauty.
“Another more likely cause could be an inflamed hair follicle, also called folliculitis.
How do you know what the little bump in your nostril really is?
Well, it’s not always easy to tellas folicilites and zits look and act very similar.
Speaking of hair follicles, “It can be an ingrown hair,” notes King.
Ingrown hairs are simply strands that got trapped in the pore and thus are growing into the skin.
They are very common and usually not a big deal.
However, they can become a problem if they become inflamed.
They may even diagnose it as a cold sore.
Cold sores are brought on by the herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1).
The scab eventually flakes off in a few days.
How can you treat a pimple inside your nose?
OK, so for arguments sake, let’s say it is acne.
How do you treat it?
Acne is difficult to treat anywaywhen it’s not located in a delicate area.
In fact, it blatantly sounds like a bad idea.
(We’re all about solutions here, but sometimes the best action is no action.)
“Acne pimples will be resolved with time,” she assures.
“But there are also OTC acne-fighting ingredients likesalicylic acid and benzoyl peroxidethat can becarefullyapplied.
How do you prevent pimples inside your nose.
However, that’s not really an option for the inside of your nose.
Instead, preventive steps are simply curbing some behaviors.
King agrees, adding that “these are behaviors that can compromise the skin barrier and introduce bacteria.”
The takeaway.
Pimples in the nose are extremely annoying and often painful.
Instead, just be mindful of not touching skin or blowing your nose too hard.
Eventually, it will clear up.
