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6yo crusty nose

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TheWorstWeek · 05/12/2022 20:46

DS has a really crusty nose, there's no other way to describe it. He's had a cold, then tonsillitis and then hand foot and mouth all in the last month so has had a snotty/sniffly nose for ages. He's been wiping, blowing and picking (ugh) his nose constantly lately and has developed a rather sore looking scab at the edge of his nostril.

What can I do to help it clear up? I've encouraged him to stop picking and touching it but he's 6 so that's not likely to happen. I've tried cleaning it gently tonight just with water and cotton buds, and I was going to put a warm wash cloth on it again in the morning (and probably once he gets home from school then before bed). Would a little vaseline help?

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AnotherAppleThief · 05/12/2022 20:52

Just leave it to dry out.

Blanketpolicy · 05/12/2022 20:56

We use vasline.

Also find bloody expensive kleenex baslm tissues really work to prevent it.

greenacrylicpaint · 05/12/2022 20:56

wash with flannel & warm water mornings and evenings and a little vaseline or coconut oil (whatever you have in the house).
it should hopefully clear up soon.

TheWorstWeek · 05/12/2022 22:27

Thank you! I'll try that and see if it gets better in a few days.

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