Does touching your nose make it bigger over time?

June 18, 2014
Asked By:Kevied123 in Seattle, WA

Does everyday activity such as; touching, picking, washing, rubbing, itching, or bumping make your nose grow? Can it alter the bridge of your nose or cause a bump? Can it cause cartilage growth? Change the shape or make it fatter/wider? I need to know, it is driving me crazy.

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November 22, 2016

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Answer: It does not

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June 15, 2018

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