Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
What Causes Crusting And Bleeding In Nostril With Chemical Smell During Winter?
My left nostril has been crusting and bleeding for about a year. It usually happens in the winter but then goes away. This year it hasnt gone away. Lately (about 1 week) I have a very unusual chemical smell in my nose. Do you know what this might be?
posted on
Fri, 14 Mar 2014
Medically reviewed by
Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Tue, 8 Nov 2016
Answered on
Wed, 9 Nov 2016
Last reviewed on
Hi, welcome to HCM, crusting and bleeding in winter is due to cold and dryness. Please apply vaseline/petroleum jelly inside three times a day for a week. This will take care of crusting and bleeding. If the foul smell does not go away, show an ENT doctor--regards
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....