Danger of inflammation in the nose after carelessly pulling it out
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Never pull out your nose hair!
If you have protruding nose hair, you will have the urge to pull it out, but you should not remove it carelessly. According to the British daily newspaper TheSun, shaving nose hair can increase the risk of bacterial infections in the nose.
Nose hair acts as an important filter for the pollen, dust, and other irritants we inhale. It acts as a barrier to prevent allergens from passing through the nostrils and entering the throat or lungs, and when small insects or foreign objects enter, they cause sneezing to prevent them from entering the nose. The role of nose hair is to help keep the moisture inside the nose and breathe comfortably.
Removal of nose hairs, which serve this important function, can violate the skin barrier, creating gaps through which bacteria can penetrate tissues and increase the risk of infection.
According to Dr. Nicole, an otolaryngologist in Delaware, USA, after hair is plucked, new hairs regenerating from the hair follicles cannot penetrate the skin and can grow inside. ‘Ingrown hair’, which grows inside the hair, can cause itching and mild pain and become inflamed like a pimple.
Particularly, staphylococcus-induced intranasal thorritis may occur, and the inside or outside of the nostril may become red, feel pain in the nostril, or have acne or boils. A sore throat may occur, accompanied by symptoms such as pain, swelling, and redness. In rare cases, there is a risk of leading to cavernous sinus thrombosis.
According to experts, nose hair is to prevent infection and bacteria. If you are concerned about the hair coming out of your nose, trim it with scissors, and in this case, it is better to use professional scissors designed for facial hair removal.
◆Article help: Choi Hye-rim, intern reporter
2023-08-12 09:01:10
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