Repeated nose picking can irritate the sensitive mucous membranes inside your nose. This can lead to chronic infections, nosebleeds, and scabbing. The more you scratch, the easier it is for viruses, bacteria, and fungi trapped under your fingernails to enter your bloodstream and make you sick.
3. Severe Nosebleeds
The lower part of the nose contains five arteries, making it particularly vulnerable. Damage to this area can cause heavy bleeding that may take weeks to fully heal. Chronic picking only increases this risk.
