Redness in the nose may be caused by inflammation of the nasal hair follicles, which may be due to overheating, poor personal hygiene, or frequently picking the nose with hands. Common symptoms include pain and redness. If the symptoms are not severe, you can eat some food that helps reduce heat, and the symptoms will gradually improve after a few days. If the symptoms are severe, you can apply topical anti-inflammatory drugs, but you must follow the doctor's instructions and not use them without authorization.
1. The redness in the nose refers to the bilateral inferior turbinates, which are part of the normal nasal structure that includes the nasal septum, superior turbinate, middle turbinate, and inferior turbinate. Generally, the bilateral inferior turbinates can be seen from the nostril.
2. In cases of chronic inflammation or chronic hypertrophic rhinitis, you may see bilateral inferior turbinates that are congested, swollen, and enlarged, causing nasal congestion, headache, and facial discomfort. Therefore, two red masses, representing the bilateral inferior turbinates, are often visible from the nostril.
3. If you experience nasal congestion or facial discomfort, nasal spray medications and oral medications can be used to treat the enlargement of the bilateral inferior turbinates. These treatments can help alleviate nasal congestion.
4. Frequent nose picking can also lead to redness inside the nose. For example, during dry seasons, the nasal mucosa secretes less mucus, and the moisture content increases significantly, sometimes even causing the nasal mucosa to crust. People who like to pick their noses may forcefully remove this layer of crusty mucosa. However, this can damage the nasal mucosa, exposing wounds that are itchy and painful, and appear red.
