1. Home
  2. Consult with a doctor
  3. Effects of nose picking

Effects of nose picking

Hi doctor I Always do nose picking And do nose picking cause me recurring infection and mucus

147 Views v

Hi. I understand your concern. Yes it does. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and to suggest you further management plan and treatment for the same ...  Read More

Hi doctor I have always dry nose do nose picking cause me sick with mucus in lungs I always and daily do nose picking

101 Views v

Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and to suggest you further management plan and treatment for the same ...  Read More

Didn't find the answer you are looking for?

Talk to experienced doctor online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.

doctor profile image doctor profile image doctor profile image doctor profile image +141
Consult with a doctor
Online now

Can picking our nose change it's shape and make nostrils large and visible ...i have a very bad habit of picking my nose and my nostrils have become big and everyone points me out and even i can feel the ireegularity in my nose...can it be restored to its original shape

558 Views v

Picking your nose doesn't usually alter the basic skeletal framework of your nose. If you require subtle changes to the existing framework, you will require a surgical correction what we call as a rhi ...  Read More

Having cold since last 2 days. Today I found reddish nose mucus picking. Attached the photo What if could be?

86 Views v

Nothing to worry about. Detailed history is always important I don't want to treat you blindly without knowing the cause of the problem. I will try my best to treat you. I can prescription for you ...  Read More

Hi doctor I have habit of nose picking and I have recurrence infection in lungs and nose do not speaking course infection in nose and lungs and build access mucus

99 Views v

Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

Flucticasone prospionate vs flucticasone furoate. If you want to pick one which one will you pick? Please tell me.which will give better results.

384 Views v

Both are equally good ...  Read More

Hello doctor, I have habit of no nose picking and I have nose and lungs infection recurrence do nose picking cause pneumonia and nose infection

64 Views v

Yes it's. By medication you will be ok and you won't do nose picking permanent ...  Read More

This is the pick sir plz tel me some good ointment plz waiting for ur reply. It will help full for me . Only little pain is ther . Medical store person given this gel. Metrogyl dg gel forte .

777 Views v

Dologel CT or Gelora ointment ...  Read More

Hi Doctor , my friend is gets pock in the area between chest and this quite frequent in 2-3 weeks.last pick was quite big and painful

270 Views v

What is pock?? Or pick?? ...  Read More

I am addicted to skin picking in the ear from many years. How can I overcome this?

141 Views v

Skin picking disorder is now a proper validated diagnosis..OCD spectrum disorders....But I can't label you having one till more details are available... Consult a Psychiatrist for detailed evaluation ...  Read More

It's been more than 5 years i have this extreme skin picking habit until it bleeds even when i get injury i pick it it pains but can't help. I did cry for this i tried everything possible to stop but helpless. Mainly when i get anxious i do this continuously i did cry all the time i have become too sensitive to handle a situation and I'm too scared

...

115 Views v

Consult a psychiatrist this anxiety and obsession for skin picking can be addressed after evaluation effectively in most people. Good luck ...  Read More

Since past 6 years i have this issue. I am not able to control picking my skin in my hand. Currently it has gotten worse and now i cannot stop picking skin from my feet also. Sometimes i don't realise and hurt myself so badly that it starts bleeding and the pain stays for days. I want to seek medical help for the same but not sure which specialist

...

70 Views v

Kindly review with dermatologist followed by rheumatologist ...  Read More

I cannot stop picking my finger skin (plan side). Sometimes it's so worse that I don't realise till it starts to bleed. This issue started 4 years ago.

44 Views v

Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

I have a habit of picking my skin. I pick Any bumps blisters, scabs, undergrowth and even my scalp. There are multiple places where my skin has scarred due to this reason. My wounds don't heal easily. Also it's painful later. I want to stop but I don't know how because at this point my hands automatically search for any spot I can pick.

85 Views v

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

I have a habit of picking up nose. I use my index finger and now it has become so much broad that my complete index finger can go in easily. 1. Does picking nose with forcefully inserting finger make the nose broad? 2. Is there any non surgical way to make it smaller or bring it back to it's original shape?

81 Views v

Kindly discuss for your concern ...  Read More

I have ice pick scars due to acne and pimples on my face. It's been so long I'm planning to take treatment but I'm a little worried that laser or any treatment can make it worsen. Preferably I want some cream or gel to treat them. Can you help please also dark spots due to this scars my face is looking a little older

129 Views v

Please consult a dermatologist in person as the cream is a prescription drug ...  Read More

I have OCD. I pick my skin and there are deep black marks on my leg. Is there anyway to remove it. Please help

45 Views v

Kindly consult dermatologist ...  Read More

Is there a way to reduce ice pick scars, i have it from long time due to acne issue years back. I have done one fraxel laser and also underwent PRP session but just did single session. I am somehow not able to trust this sessions. Please let me know if there are any better treatment to such scars or i should continue with prp & tca peel and also wh

...

70 Views v

Yes..Undergo fraxel laser resurfacing therapy.. otherwise few creams also available...for detailed prescription do direct online consultation by sending photos. ...  Read More

Hello doctor i read several articles and did many reseraches about how to completely remove ice pick acne scars as I have a very good skin but ice pick scars ruined it and I have I've pick scars on my complete forehead cheeks and even at noses it is very deep and less noticeable but it ruined my skin in such a way that my skin lost its natural and

...

98 Views v

Undergo fraxel laser MNRF therapy.. otherwise few creams also available...for detailed prescription do direct online consultation by sending photos. ...  Read More

Hi, If given a choice of Covaxin and covishield vaccine, which to pick. Need opinion. Bit confused on the pick, seems anyone is fine.

101 Views v

You can take either, not enough studies have been conducted to judge which is better. ...  Read More

Actually while picking my nose I got wound inside my nose.. It didn't get healed but again by mistake I touch my nose and it's wounded again ... It's going to be almost a month or two, although I'm not picking my nose anymore its become very sensitive and is not completely healing causing discomfort, pain and sometimes headache too.. Please suggest

...

216 Views v

Lesion in septum?or lateral wall? Which side or both sides ...  Read More

Ice pick pain in head, eyes and ears. These symptoms start when a doctor prescribed me to take Tryptomer for my some reasons. After that, when I stopped taking Tryptomer, i had sleep issues for 7-8 days. Then after sometime ice pick pain started. Sometimes also had headache mostly back side

175 Views v

Consult neurologist (me) now ...  Read More

Hello doctor, i have post acne scars, like holes in the cheek, ice pick scars. How can this damage tissue will be fine?

140 Views v

Hello dear. You will need some procedural intervention. Microneedling and PRP should be able to solve this problem. Consult online and share clear pictures of the face for proper evaluation and treatm ...  Read More

Sir/mam i have many ice pick and boxcar scars on my cheeks. Should I go for TCA Cross or laser? Please reply. (Btw this pic is taken after dermaroller done by doctor)

144 Views v

Undergo fraxel laser resurfacing therapy.. otherwise few creams also available...for detailed prescription do direct online consultation. ...  Read More

My nose is secreting lot of mucus and getting blocked. Makes me pick my nose more often. Often this ends with my nose bleeding. This is also responsible for me snoring very loud in sleep. Need help please

96 Views v

Need to check for causes triggering the mucus production & obstruction. Could have other causes for snoring. ...  Read More

I have a bad habit of picking lips after which they r normally dry and i again do the same and starts bleeding and sometimes even develops ulcers.even the tone of my lips have changed into darkish and i just don't know when my nails reach on my lips and realize only after it hurts .it also makes me anxious if i dont do this.i really want this ocd t

...

132 Views v

Firstly get diagnosed yourself exactly your behaviour is because of OCD or anxiety or some other cause is responsible. Go for proper treatment. Planned therapy sessions would help u to comeout from th ...  Read More

I've been picking my skin from 3 to 4 years and without realizing I even swallow it...!! My sole is a disaster now.. Sometimes to the extent of bleeding... Ain't able to control.. Please do help

55 Views v

Hello Friend, Good that you are seeking a help. Such habits is a sign of anxiety. When you are anxious and thinking too much, you tend to do bitting nails, picking skin, shaking legs etc without your ...  Read More

My 73 yr old dad has a picking problem. He has ruined two lazy boy chairs from constantly picking at the arm of the chair and actually picks the fabric apart down to the wood. He doesnt know hes doing it. My mom cant sleep with him at night because his fingers are constantly going like hes picking even in his sleep. He is a vietnam vetetan and i th

...

66 Views v

Does he drink ? Could be Parkinson's. Get it checked at nearby physican ...  Read More

I felt something hard inside my ear so I tried to pick on it using my finger now it is hurting

580 Views v

As per your description you might have wax in your ear..due to picking you might have injured your ear canal..take analgesic tablet sos for pain relief.. visit an ENT specialist for opinion.. ...  Read More

My acne is cystic and under the skin but I can't stop picking at them. They are so painful when I leave them, too. I think a lot of it is mental, like when I'm stressed/anxious/overwhelmed etc. I always feel awful and full of regret after a popping session (yuck it feels gross to even think about it) yet I can't stop, even when I catch myself in th

...

76 Views v

Medicine available for this behaviorAcne or pimples... Due to hormonal changes..Oily skin causes it...Common in adolescent age...May occur in adults also.. Food like Oily foods, ice cream, chocolate ...  Read More

Related Topics:

Nose cauterization after effects Blepharoplasty before and after pick What causes ice pick headache
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
Get unlimited online consultations
Breathe easy

Breathe easy

Talk to expert doctors

  • Private & Confidential
  • Audio Calls
  • Free follow-ups

The question asked on this page is a free question. You can ask a free health question by downloading the Practo app.

Recently Asked Questions

Ice pick headache

 104 Views
When ever I think/study, I get an strong stabbing headache in single/same part again and again in the upp ... Read More

Very dry nose

 182 Views
Hi, due to habit of picking my nose, I feel my nose is extremely dry which is causing me difficulty espec ... Read More

Nose bleeding

 115 Views
I stay in Canada and its cold here, I get scabs in nose which if I pick from finger, it bleeds afterwards ... Read More

Ice pick headacge for few seconds

 181 Views
1. when I'm in sleeping position and get up i get ice pick headache for few seconds(any portion of head u ... Read More

Kid picks object from floor

 95 Views
My toddler kid (1.5 yrs) will occasionally pick up object from the floor and put in his mouth. We underst ... Read More