Had a tiny hole for a few months in right nostril, it isn’t sore, I recall pulling scabs away from this area. Is it possible to damage the skin this way and it to take this long to heal. Sometimes it looks like it is healing but I sneeze or sniff and it appears again. Also the tiniest amount of Vaseline will cover it. I do not do cocaine.
Answer: Hole in septum Hello,
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April 6, 2018
Answer: Tiny hole in septum skin on right nostril roughly 1mm. Just looks like missing mucosa membrane. Advice? Treatment of nasal septal perforations can vary depending the size and cause of the perforation. Very small or very large perforations can be asymptomatic (meaning they don't necessarily cause any problems) and may not require any intervention. We always recommend maintaining good nasal hygiene including nasal saline spray and vaseline to keep the nose clean and the perforation free of crusting. Some perforations do cause symptoms such as nosebleeds, crusting, whistling sound when breathing through the nose, foul smell. Such perforations may require intervention, such as nasal surgery or placement of a septal button. Of course it is also important to figure out why you have the perforation to begin with and, if necessary, treat the underlying cause. I would recommend consultation with a Facial Plastic Surgeon to evaluate the nose and examine the perforation. Hope this helps!
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April 6, 2018
Answer: Tiny hole in septum skin on right nostril roughly 1mm. Just looks like missing mucosa membrane. Advice? Treatment of nasal septal perforations can vary depending the size and cause of the perforation. Very small or very large perforations can be asymptomatic (meaning they don't necessarily cause any problems) and may not require any intervention. We always recommend maintaining good nasal hygiene including nasal saline spray and vaseline to keep the nose clean and the perforation free of crusting. Some perforations do cause symptoms such as nosebleeds, crusting, whistling sound when breathing through the nose, foul smell. Such perforations may require intervention, such as nasal surgery or placement of a septal button. Of course it is also important to figure out why you have the perforation to begin with and, if necessary, treat the underlying cause. I would recommend consultation with a Facial Plastic Surgeon to evaluate the nose and examine the perforation. Hope this helps!
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April 6, 2018
Answer: Please see your surgeon You need to be seen in follow up. Chances are that everything is fine, and the mucosa will heal. If it is a true septal perforation, it likely does not have to be repaired unless it is large, or if it whistles when you breathe. Best of luck to you!
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April 6, 2018
Answer: Please see your surgeon You need to be seen in follow up. Chances are that everything is fine, and the mucosa will heal. If it is a true septal perforation, it likely does not have to be repaired unless it is large, or if it whistles when you breathe. Best of luck to you!
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April 6, 2018
Answer: Nasal evaluation Hello and thank you for your question. The
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April 6, 2018
Answer: Nasal evaluation Hello and thank you for your question. The
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April 6, 2018
Answer: Septal Perforation Problem Thank you for the questions Shelly. Is the perforation something that your surgeon told you about or something that you can see? A 1mm perforation (micro-perforation) is very small would be difficulty to visualize yourself. If this in the front of your septum it may cause crusting, bleeding, or whistling. If it is in the back, a septal perforation will usually not cause any functional issues.
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April 6, 2018
Answer: Septal Perforation Problem Thank you for the questions Shelly. Is the perforation something that your surgeon told you about or something that you can see? A 1mm perforation (micro-perforation) is very small would be difficulty to visualize yourself. If this in the front of your septum it may cause crusting, bleeding, or whistling. If it is in the back, a septal perforation will usually not cause any functional issues.
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