The nose is a sensitive part of the body, so even the smallest cut or sore can be difficult to treat.Proper care of an injury inside your nose can prevent infections.If the bleeding will not stop, the wound won't close up, or you develop an infection, you should see a doctor.
Step 1: Put your hands in a container.
It's important to keep your hands clean so that you don't introduce anybacteria into an open cut.You should wash with clean water and scrub your hands with soap for at least 20 seconds.Next, wash your hands with a clean towel.
Step 2: You can stop the bleeding with gentle pressure.
If the cut or sore is very close to the nose, then gently apply pressure, using clean materials, until the bleeding stops.Pack the nostril and do not block your breathing.If the injury is not clearly visible or not right on the edge of your nose, then use the following first aid methods to stop the bleeding.Maintaining this position reduces the pressure in your nose and prevents you from swallowing blood.Hold your nose shut with your thumb and index finger for 10 minutes.You can breathe through your mouth.Release the hold after 10 minutes.Continue the procedure if your nose is still bleeding.It might be a sign of a more serious injury if it still bleeds after 20 minutes.You can stay cool by wiping your face with a cold cloth or sucking on ice chips.
Step 3: Take care to remove any debris from the cut.
If you have any debris left in the cut, you can use sterilized tweezers to remove it.Don't cut yourself with the tweezers or make the injury worse.
Step 4: Clean tools can be used to clean up the area.
If you think something is lodged in the area, or if you just need to clean out any skin fragments, tissue or blood clot, sterilizing the items you plan to use is a good idea.Make sure the tools are clean if you can't sterilize them.To wash your hands, use soap and water.If you want to wash any utensils, wash them thoroughly with soap and water.The items should be placed in a pot or pan with enough water to cover them.Bring the water to a boil by covering the pan with a lid.The water should be boiled for 15 minutes.Let the pan cool to room temperature after removing it from the heat.Don't touch the items if you drain the water from the pan.If you don't want to use the items, leave them in the drained pot or pan with the lid on.When you are ready to use the items, remove them.Don't touch the tools that will come into contact with the injury.Touch the handles or grips.
Step 5: Choose a cleaning agent.
The best way to clean a wound is to use soap and water.Sometimes products that are both cleanser and anti-bacterial are recommended.Chlorhexidine is a soap cleanser and anti-infective.It is available without a prescription.The inside of your nose is a place where chlorhexidine can be used.Look at the product labels.Do not use products that are not approved for use inside the nose.
Step 6: Remove the tissue around the cut.
If you want to reach the cut to clean it, you need to use a cotton swab or piece of rolled up gauze.Fresh water, soap and a small amount of chlorhexidine can be used.Clean, fresh water and clean tools are needed to rinse soap off.To effectively clean the area, use clean or sterile tweezers.
Step 7: If the area is hard to reach, seek medical help.
You may have trouble treating the area if you can't see the cut.If the cut is up inside the nose, you could do more damage.If you want to deal with the cut yourself, call your doctor or go to an urgent care clinic.
Step 8: Before you treat the cut, make sure to wash your hands.
Your cut is an entrance to your bloodstream.Before handling the area, wash your hands with warm soapy water.
Step 9: Ask your doctor if you can put a product in your nose.
It is not appropriate for more severe injuries up inside your nose to be treated with anti-infective or antibiotic creams.Ask your doctor if this product can be used to treat a cut.Products like this can be purchased without a prescription.If your doctor approves, place a small amount of the anti-infective cream or ointment on the end of a cotton swab.The medicated cream should be applied to the area around the cut.
Step 10: You should avoid touching the cut with your fingers.
If you must use your hands, make sure you wash them thoroughly.
Step 11: Don't pick at the area.
Leave the area alone once you have applied the medication.Don't pick at the scab, keep your fingers away.Picking at the area can make the cut more difficult to heal.It is possible to prevent the formation of large and uncomfortable scabs by gently cleaning the area and using a moisturizers safe for your nose.If you want to keep the area moist, consider using the anti-infective ointment or a small amount of petroleum jelly.This will help the area to heal on its own and form smaller and softer scabs.If you want to promote faster healing, try using Nasya oil drops in your nose at night.You can get these drops from a store that sells natural medicines and supplements.
Step 12: The treatment should be re-applied as needed.
You may need to apply the medication every day or every few days depending on the placement of the cut.Don't introduce anybacteria, use caution.
Step 13: If the bleeding does not stop, seek medical attention.
Bleeding can indicate a broken bone, a deep cut inside your nose, or a more severe medical condition.Something more serious may have happened if bleeding continues for more than 15 to 20 minutes.
Step 14: If the cut does not heal in a few days, see your doctor.
There may be injuries inside the nostrils that need to be treated.There is a lot of blood vessels, fluids, and mucus in the nose.There are some injuries that need to be treated by a doctor, such as an ear, nose, and throat doctor.The wound may appear to be healed, but it can return in a few weeks or months.This is a sign of an illness.If you have a sore, you may want to ask your doctor about antibiotics and other procedures that can prevent it from coming back.
Step 15: If there is an animal involved, seek help.
If your cut was caused by an animal or something dirty with ragged edges, you need to be certain that the area is cleaned and treated.It will be easier to treat and control an infection if you identify it early.If your injury was caused by something that could carry the risk of a serious systemic infection, you should see a doctor as soon as possible.
Step 16: Look for signs of an illness.
Infections warrant prompt medical attention regardless of the cause.The area doesn't get better in a few days or it starts to get worse.The area feels warm to the touch as it begins to swell.You can smell an odor coming from the injury or the drainage.You start to feel unwell.
Step 17: Ask your doctor if there are any treatments for the problem.
Most of the time a physician will write a prescription for an antibiotic.Once you have begun an antibiotic regimen, you can expect the cut to heal within a week or two.
Step 18: If there are sores in your nose, talk to your doctor.
If you have wounds in your nose and you don't know what's causing them, make an appointment with your doctor.An underlying condition that can be a symptom of a nose bleed is a deviated septum.