Wounds on the nose may appear due to various factors such as allergies, injuries, pimples or rhinitis, for example, and are usually easy to treat.
However, if the wound does not heal or respond to any treatment, you should go to the doctor because it may be a serious illness.
1. Allergies
Allergies are one of the most common causes of inflammation of the nasal passages, making them susceptible to the formation of wounds. In addition, blowing the nose all the time can also irritate the skin of the nose, both internally and externally, leading to dryness and the formation of wounds.
2. Irritating agents
Certain substances such as very abrasive cleaners, industrial chemicals and cigarette smoke can also irritate the nose and cause wounds.
3. Injuries
Injury such as scrubbing, scratching or banging with the nose can damage the delicate skin of the inside of the nose, which can cause bleeding and lead to the formation of wounds. In these cases you should avoid touching these wounds to allow them to heal properly.
4. Spines
Wounds on the nose can also be caused due to the appearance of pimples. These form generally due to inflammation and infection of the hair follicles, which can cause pain and release of pus.
5. Drug use
Consuming drugs through inhalation can cause bleeding and serious injury to the inner region of the nose, making healing very difficult.
6. HIV
HIV infections can cause sinusitis and rhinitis, which are inflammatory diseases of the nasal passages. In addition, HIV alone can cause painful nasal lesions that can bleed and take a long time to heal. Know the first symptoms caused by HIV.
7. Herpes
The Herpes simplex virus can cause sores on the lips and the inside of the nose, which are initially transparent and contain fluid inside them, and then, when they heal, crusts form.
8. Dry environment
Changes in climate, especially in the height of winter, when the air is drier, can also lead to the formation of wounds inside the nose. In addition, you may also feel the skin of the face and lips drier.
9. Sinusitis
Sinusitis is an inflammation of the sinuses that causes symptoms such as headache, runny nose and a feeling of heaviness in the face. Excessive nasal discharge caused by this disease can cause irritation of the nasal passages and formation of wounds inside. Learn about other symptoms caused by sinusitis and what causes it.
10. Cancer
Wounds that appear in the nasal cavity, that are persistent, that do not heal or that do not respond to any treatment, can indicate cancer, especially if other symptoms such as bleeding and runny nose, facial tingling and pain or pressure in the ears appear. In such cases it is recommended to go to the doctor immediately.
11. Long-term use of nasal solutions
Prolonged use of nasal decongestant solutions can cause excessive dryness of the nasal passages, facilitating the formation of wounds. In addition, it can cause rebound effect, which means that the body can produce even more secretions and may increase inflammation of the nasal passages.
The ideal in these situations is to avoid the use of chemical decongestants for more than 5 days and to replace them with natural hypertonic saline solutions, which are solutions containing sea water with a high salt content, with decongestant properties such as Vapomar Vicks, Sorine H, 3% Rinosoro or Neosoro H.
How is the treatment done?
The treatment of the wounds in the nose depends very much on the cause that is in its origin. In some situations, it is enough to eliminate the cause of the problem, in the case of an irritant agent, the use of a drug or the prolonged use of a nasal solution.
For people who have nose sores due to injury, allergies or exposure to a dry environment for example, a cream or ointment with anesthetic or healing can help heal the wound faster. These products may still have antibiotics in their composition that prevent this wound from infecting.
In cases of wounds caused by diseases such as HIV and herpes, it may be necessary to use antiviral drugs that should only be used if they are recommended by the doctor.
