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What Cause Hard Skin Inside The Nose Which Looks Like Hard Zit?

Hello i was wondering about this sharp thing in my nose.. it looked like a bit of hard skin which i never had before in my nose or any were else on my body only on my feet, but any way.. it looked like a hard zit it didn't hurt or anything but as soon as i pulled it out its been sore ever since.
Mon, 2 May 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain it seems that hard skin build up inside nose that is attached and was painless but became sore on pulling it out seems most probably be due to NASAL POLYP..

Nasal Polyp is over growth of soft tissue inside nostrils and hangs inside nostrils and is seen commonly in cases of chronic infections like Allergic Rhinitis, Chronic Sinusitis,Chronic cold or respiratory infections, Asthma etc..

When it is small it does not generally causes any problem but when it is increased in size it can cause breathing obstruction due to obliterating the nasal passages..

I would suggest you to consult an Otolaryngologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and nasal endoscopy..
You can be advised steroid nasal drops that will help in shrinkage of the polyp..
In case if there is no resolution surgical removal of polyps can be done..

As of now to relieve pain you can take anti inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen and do cool compresses over the nostril..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Cause Hard Skin Inside The Nose Which Looks Like Hard Zit?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain it seems that hard skin build up inside nose that is attached and was painless but became sore on pulling it out seems most probably be due to NASAL POLYP.. Nasal Polyp is over growth of soft tissue inside nostrils and hangs inside nostrils and is seen commonly in cases of chronic infections like Allergic Rhinitis, Chronic Sinusitis,Chronic cold or respiratory infections, Asthma etc.. When it is small it does not generally causes any problem but when it is increased in size it can cause breathing obstruction due to obliterating the nasal passages.. I would suggest you to consult an Otolaryngologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and nasal endoscopy.. You can be advised steroid nasal drops that will help in shrinkage of the polyp.. In case if there is no resolution surgical removal of polyps can be done.. As of now to relieve pain you can take anti inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen and do cool compresses over the nostril.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.