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Will rubbing my nose constantly and pulling at it make my nose bigger?

November 20, 2013
Asked By:Debbie 115

I have a habit of rubbing my nose in an upward fasion constantly and lately I've noticed my nostrils have gotten bigger as has the bulb at the end of my nose. Is this a possibility?

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