Sore nose - what to do?

[Donk]

My 4yo ds has had a nose running like a tap for the last week. The skin at the skin at the base of his nostrils is becoming very sore. Any suggestions?
I am giving him a decongestant (Sudafed) to reduce the flow level, using a medicated microcrystalline wax to coat the area as often as he will let me (it stays put better than vaseline)and using a damp cloth to gently soak of any encrustations that build up whilst he is asleep.
He is also on antibiotics for a secondary ear infection... so is on regular paracetomol
HELP He is so miserable with the discomfort.

[TickledPink]

Hello Donk. Sorry to hear about your DS. What about trying sudocreme? That can be quite soothing for sores. Hope he gets better soon.

[Donk]

Sudocreme really stings! (tried it on myself first........)
He's a bit brighter today apart from the nose - have got a Manuka Honey based cream to try (!) - but he just wipes everything off and complains bitterley that his nose 'smells' if the substance is not completely odourless....even vaseline

[essanel]

Dont't know about smell however for dry skin i use a smidge of grapeseed/olive oil (learned from my baby massage class!!) - it does get absorbed quicker than vaseline. I also use Medised which is paracetamol with antihistamine to stop nose running and i find it works great -mind you that could be cos it makes my 8mo sleepy!!

[Donk]

I'll try the olive oil - thanks essanel