What's wrong with a rotten nose in winter?
The climate in winter is dry and cold, and many people will experience redness, swelling, peeling and even ulceration of the nose, commonly known as "rotten nose." This phenomenon not only affects aesthetics, but may also be associated with pain and risk of infection. The following is a detailed analysis of the causes, prevention and treatment of cracked nose in winter.
1. Common causes of cracked nose in winter
| Reason | Specific performance |
|---|---|
| dry climate | Low temperature and low humidity cause skin moisture loss, and the skin on the nose is thin and easily damaged. |
| Cold wind stimulates | Cold wind blows directly on the nose, damaging the skin barrier |
| Wipe frequently | Repeatedly blowing your nose and rubbing your nose when you have a cold or rhinitis |
| vitamin deficiency | Insufficient vitamins A and B2 affect skin repair |
| fungal infection | Decreased immunity in winter may trigger nasal fungal infections |
2. Related hot discussion data on the entire network in the past 10 days
| Platform | Hot search topics | Number of discussions (10,000) |
|---|---|---|
| #First aid method for nose peeling in winter# | 12.3 | |
| Douyin | "Broken nose" repair tutorial | 8.7 |
| little red book | Recommended products for nose care in winter | 6.5 |
| Zhihu | Does a ulcerated nose require medical attention? | 3.2 |
3. Prevention and Treatment Plans
1. Daily preventive measures:
• Use a humidifier to keep indoor humidity at 40%-60%
• Wear a scarf to protect yourself from the cold wind when you go out
• Choose a moisturizing cream containing ceramides and apply it to your nose 3-4 times a day
• Supplement foods rich in vitamin A (carrots, animal liver)
2. Emergency handling methods:
| symptom stage | Solutions |
|---|---|
| slight redness | Apply thick Vaseline + wet compress with hot towel for 5 minutes |
| Visible peeling | Use medical lanolin ointment to avoid tearing skin flakes |
| Cracks appear | Apply erythromycin ointment to prevent infection |
| suppuration and ulceration | Seek immediate medical attention; antibiotics may be needed |
4. Effective nursing methods tested by netizens
Organized according to popular shares on social platforms:
•honey therapy: Apply a small amount of medical honey before going to bed to have significant anti-inflammatory and moisturizing effects
•Sandwich Care: Spray moisturizing mist first, then apply essence oil, and finally cover with moisturizing cream
•steam therapy: Nasal fumigation with 38℃ warm water steam once a day (note to keep a safe distance)
5. Special circumstances that require vigilance
If you have the following symptoms, you should seek medical attention promptly:
• The ulcer area continues to expand for more than 1 week
• With fever or swollen lymph nodes
• Formation of yellow scabs that ooze fluid
• Nasal breakage in diabetic patients
Although nasal problems are common in winter, most of them can be effectively alleviated through scientific care. It is recommended to strengthen protection at the early stage of symptoms to avoid developing serious skin damage. If there is no improvement after 3 days of self-care, it is recommended to see a dermatologist.
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