One of the most embarrassing things in life is someone else’s “Hey, your nose hair seems to be popping out, it’s a little disgusting.”

Liu Liu Half a year ago, a colleague once said this sentence, “Your nose hair is so long that it’s sticking out of your nostrils.” The point is that the colleague is still Xiao Liu’s favorite object.

Since then,Xiao Liu will pull out the nose hair as soon as he finds that his nose hair is long , put an end to all situations that make yourself “death to the society”.

Some time ago, Xiao Liu felt that his nose was not comfortable. He felt like he had the flu. He took a few cold medicines, but he did not get better.

So I took leave to go to the hospital to see a doctor. The results showed that the virus infection was high. The doctor asked Xiao Liu if he had rhinitis or the habit of plucking nose hairs. Xiao Liu admitted that he did often pull out nose hairs. The doctor told him, probably a bacterial infection in the nasal cavity caused by frequent plucking of nose hairs< /span>.

The protruding nose hair does affect the image, but if according to Xiao Liu’s situation, the nose hair is long, can it be pulled out?

1. Why do some people’s nose hair grow out?

In our daily life, we will meet some people whose nose hair is so long that it even grows out of their nostrils, but most people’s nose hairs rarely grow out of their nostrils. ,Why is this?

Nose hair is a special hair on the human body. There are many reasons for the strong hair, such as the strong secretion of androgen in the body< /strong>, or by external stimuli, especially smoking, tobacco smoke can stimulate nose hair growth.

Can we remove these nose hairs that “channeled” out? Before discussing whether it can be removed, let’s first understand what the lower nose hair does.

First of all, it is the first line of defense of the respiratory system, which can block bacteria, small bugs, etc. in the air, which is equivalent to a “filter”;< /p>

Secondly, it can slow down the flow rate of the inhaled air, warm the air, and keep the nasal mucosa moist;

In addition, it also It can protect the olfactory nerve from damage and protect our sense of smell.

There are so many uses for nose hairs, if you pull them out at will, it may Face these 3 consequences:

• Nose Allergy

Without the protective layer of nose hair, when the air is inhaled, the bacteria and various allergens mixed in the air will directly enter the nasal cavity, thereby causing nasal allergies.

• rhinitis

The mucous membrane surface of the nasal cavity has cilia. And form a layer of mucus blanket that moves back with the cilia, which is rich in interferon, lysozyme, etc., which can kill inhaled bacteria and viruses. When the nasal hair and nasal mucus are destroyed, it is easy to be invaded by bacteria, cause nasal folliculitis, nasal vestibulitis, etc..

• meningitis

our face has a “Danger triangle” – the triangular area between the nasolabial folds and the upper lip on both sides. This area is rich in vascular venous plexus, and the blood in the veins flows in one direction to the heart.

There is no venous valve in the danger triangle, and when there is an infection in this area, bacteria-laden venous blood will “retrograde” in reverse Flow into the brain, causing meningitis.

Therefore, if the nose hair is long, can be shortened properly with sterilized small scissors, or use special nose hair Trimmer to handle for a better nasal fit and better trimming.

Second, is the whitening of nose hair a sign of aging? Or a hint of disease

The human body ages and will grow white hair, and some people will turn white hair in addition to white hair. Is this a precursor to aging? If your nose hair turns white, you need to consider the following reasons:

1, aging, genetics

< span>The whitening of nose hair is a manifestation of body aging. When the human body ages, the function of pigment cells on the hair will also age, and the amount of pigment will be less, and the hair will naturally fade. But if the nose hair turns white at a young age, it is mostly genetic.

2. Drug stimulation

If long-term use of catecholamines Drugs can block blood circulation in the human body, thereby affecting the normal operation of endocrine. In the case of insufficient blood supply, the function of part of the hair follicle will be reduced, the synthesis of melanin will be blocked, and the nose hair will turn white.

3. Malnutrition

Body The upper organs need nutritional supplements, and the hair also needs nutritional moisturization. When the nutrients are insufficient, the hair will turn white.

4. Nasal diseases

The nose hair is the first “defense layer” of the nasal cavity. When bacteria appear in the nasal cavity, or the infection of toxins causes inflammation, the nose hair will also appear abnormal.

5. Disease impact

Some special diseases, such as vitiligo, may The loss of melanin will not only make the local skin white, but also affect the production of melanin, resulting in white hair.

Of course, the whitening of nose hair may also be a normal physiological phenomenon, and it does not mean that there is a problem with physical health. However, it is also necessary to be alert to the possibility of disease, and to check as soon as possible if there is discomfort, and analyze specific problems in detail

Third, what should I do if plucking nose hairs induces nasal boils? Don’t squeeze!

Some people may experience swelling in the nasal cavity after plucking their nose hairs. A small bump, in fact, this small bump is a nasal boil. If it is squeezed out at random, it may be fatal…

The nasal boil is the external nose, nasal vestibular hair follicles, and sebaceous glands or Localized purulent inflammation caused by the obstruction of sweat glands.

The occurrence of nasal furuncle is more likely to be associated with nostril picking and plucking of nose hairs, resulting in nasal vestibular skin Injury, leading to Staphylococcus aureus infection. In addition, nasal boils may also occur due to inflammation of the nasal cavity or sinuses, or fatigue, anger, tobacco and alcohol irritation, etc. p>

Once a nasal boil occurs, don’t treat it as “acne”, but try to squeeze out the pus and cause re-infection.At this point, seek medical attention and treat with sensitive antibiotics.

The principles of treatment of nasal boils, squeezing is strictly prohibited, and these details should be paid attention to in the occurrence of nasal boils:

1. Keep it clean

Use a sterile cotton swab dipped in 3% hydrogen peroxide to clean the surface of the boil , and then apply the ointment.

2. Local disinfection

After the boil is broken, local cleaning and disinfection should be carried out. Speed ​​up drainage and apply antibiotic ointment to reduce inflammation.

3. Hospitalization

If complicated with cavernous sinus thrombophlebitis, hospitalization is required rule.

References:

[1] “What will happen to “cheeky” plucking nose hair? Can’t pluck or cut the hair that comes out? “. Family Doctor Online. 2021-01-13

[2]” Thought it was snot, but it turned out to be cerebrospinal fluid, the child’s “snot” is not so simple”. Medical Pediatrics Channel. 2021-10-03

[3] “Nose hairs “channeling” out, don’t pull them out randomly”. China Family News. 2021-06-17

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