Definition – Pus pimples in the nose
Pus pimples in the nose are defined by an elevation filled with pus and located in the nose. Pimples in the nose can be not only unpleasant but also very painful. This can be explained by the sensitive nasal mucosa, which is lined with many small nerves.
Pimples in the nose develop when bacteria can penetrate through a damaged nasal mucosa. If an infection with bacteria finally occurs, yellowish pus develops. This consists of bacteria, defence cells and cell debris.
As a rule, the pimples are harmless. In some cases they can also be an expression of illness. Only under certain conditions and adverse circumstances can rare but serious complications occur. You can read our main article and the measures that should be taken in case of a pus pimple under: Pimples – What to do?
What to do in case of a pus pimple in the nose?
What to do depends on the cause and any accompanying symptoms. If a causative nasal herpes is present, it must be treated accordingly with special medication, locally and if necessary also in tablet form. In addition, there is a high risk of infection.
Careful attention must be paid to hygiene in order not to infect other people or oneself further and to spread the herpes further over the face. In these cases, caution is also required to avoid complications and consequential damage, for example if the eyes and brain are involved. If a fever occurs, a doctor should always be contacted.
If the pus pimples are caused by a cold or any other harmless cause, home remedies can be supportive. But here too, it is important to maintain the most appropriate hygiene. Under no circumstances should the pimple be pressed around.
This can worsen the inflammation and possibly lead to complications. Instead, the use of tea tree oil, chamomile blossoms, seawater nasal spray and nasal care ointments is recommended. These household remedies can have a supportive effect – provided there are no intolerances to certain substances or plants.
In some cases, a steam bath with chamomile flowers or chamomile tea can alleviate the symptoms. A seawater nasal spray can also help to regenerate the nasal mucous membrane. Furthermore, nasal care ointments can strengthen and protect the inner skin of the nose.
If the pus pimples have arisen from an underlying disease, the underlying disease must of course also be treated in order to ensure the success of the therapy. The basis for a good healing of the nasal mucosa and prophylaxis to prevent a recurrence of the pimples are the observance of appropriate behavior. This means that the hands should always be clean when they come into contact with the nose.
Nose-picking should be avoided if possible. Adhesive nasal mucus should always be removed using a clean, skin-friendly handkerchief. It should be ensured that the nasal mucosa is moist.
In addition, strengthening the body’s own defense system is also useful. You can also find further information on this topic at Home remedy against pimplesOne remedy that is often used to treat pus pimples in the nose is tea tree oil. Tea tree oil has an antibacterial, disinfecting and drying effect.
This means that it can support the fight against the bacteria. Before using it, it is important to make sure that you are not allergic to the oil. It is available in drugstores and in the pharmacy.
Before applying the tea tree oil to the affected area, the nose should be cleaned thoroughly. For application it is advisable to use a clean cotton swab. The application should be done as gently as possible and several times a day.
Whether and how effective tea tree oil is, is controversially discussed. You can find our article about Tea Tree Oil and its areas of application at Tea Tree Oil – What is it used for? If you are looking for recommendations for the treatment of pimples, you will stumble upon the myth that toothpaste should help.
Due to its drying and antiseptic effect, it is said to be effective. But since toothpaste contains aromatic substances that are not suitable for the skin or mucous membranes, they can do more harm than good. For example, menthol contained in toothpaste can severely irritate the outer protective cover of the skin or mucous membrane and intensify the inflammatory processes.
Moreover, toothpaste seals the pimple and thus blocks the discharge of pus.This delays the healing process. Therefore, the use of toothpaste in this context is discussed very controversially. You can find more details about this treatment method of pimples under Toothpaste against pimples
