Is 'whitening nose hair' a sign of aging? Or related to 5 reasons, men should pay more attention

One of the most embarrassing things in life is someone else's "Hey, your nose hair seems to be popping out, it's a little disgusting."

Xiao Liu was once said by a colleague half a year ago, "Your nose hair is so long that it's sticking out of your nostrils." The point is that the colleague is still Xiao Liu's favorite.

From then on, once Xiao Liu found out that his nose hair was growing, he would immediately pull it out to prevent him from "social death".

Some time ago, Xiao Liu felt that his nose was uncomfortable. He felt like he had the flu. He took a few cold medicines, but he did not get better.

So I took leave to go to the hospital to see a doctor, and the results showed that the virus infection was high. The doctor asked Xiao Liu if he had rhinitis or the habit of plucking nose hairs. Xiao Liu admitted that he did often pull out nose hairs. The doctor told him that it was probably a bacterial infection in the nasal cavity caused by frequent plucking of nose hairs .

The protruding nose hair does affect the image, but if according to Xiao Liu's situation, the nose hair grows long, can it be removed?

1. Why do some people's nose hair grow "channeling" out?

In daily life, we will meet some people whose nose hair is so long that it even grows out of their nostrils, but most people's nose hairs rarely grow out of their nostrils. Why?

Nose hair is a special hair of the human body. There are many reasons for the strong hair, such as strong androgen secretion in the body , or by external stimulation, especially smoking, the smoke of tobacco can stimulate the growth of nose hair.

Can we pull out these nose hairs that "channeled" out? Before discussing whether it can be removed, let's first understand what the lower nose hair does.

First of all, it is the first line of defense of the respiratory system, which can block bacteria, small bugs, etc. in the air, which is equivalent to a "filter";

Secondly, it can slow down the flow rate of the inhaled air, warm the air, and keep the nasal mucosa moist;

In addition, it protects the olfactory nerve from damage and protects our sense of smell.

There are so many uses for nose hair. If you pull out the nose hair at will, you may face these 3 consequences:

• nose allergy

Without the protective layer of nose hair, when the air is inhaled, the bacteria and various allergens mixed in the air will directly enter the nasal cavity, thereby causing nasal allergies.

• rhinitis

The mucous membrane surface of the nasal cavity has cilia, and forms a layer of mucus blanket that moves back with the cilia, which is rich in interferon, lysozyme, etc., which can kill inhaled bacteria and viruses. When the nasal hair and nasal mucus are destroyed, it is easy to be invaded by bacteria, causing nasal folliculitis and nasal vestibulitis .

• meningitis

Our faces have a "danger triangle" - the triangular area between the nasolabial folds on the sides and the upper lip. This area is rich in vascular venous plexus, and the blood in the veins flows in one direction to the heart.

There is no venous valve in the dangerous triangle area. When an infection occurs in this area, the venous blood containing bacteria will "retrograde" and reverse flow into the brain, causing meningitis .

Therefore, if the nose hair is long, it can be appropriately cut with sterilized small scissors, or treated with a special nose hair trimmer, which is more suitable for the nasal cavity and has a better trimming effect.

2. Is the whitening of nose hair a sign of aging? or suggestive of disease

As the human body ages, white hair will grow. In addition to white hair, some people's nose hair will also turn white. Is this a precursor to aging? If your nose hair turns white, you need to consider the following reasons:

1. Aging, genetics

Whitening of nose hair is a manifestation of body aging. When the human body ages, the function of pigment cells on the hair will also age, and the amount of pigment will be less, and the hair will naturally fade. But if the nose hair turns white at a young age, it is mostly genetic.

2. Drug stimulation

If you take drugs containing catecholamines for a long time , the blood circulation in the human body will be blocked, thereby affecting the normal operation of the endocrine. In the case of insufficient blood supply, the function of part of the hair follicle will be reduced, the synthesis of melanin will be blocked, and the nose hair will turn white.

3. Malnutrition

The organs on the body need nutritional supplements, and the hair also needs nourishment and nourishment. When the nutrients are insufficient, the hair will turn white.

4. Nasal diseases

Nose hair is the first "defense layer" of the nasal cavity. When bacteria appear in the nasal cavity or an infection caused by toxins causes inflammation, the nose hair will also appear abnormal.

5. Disease impact

Some special diseases, such as vitiligo, will cause the patient to lose melanin, which will not only make the local skin white, but also affect the production of melanin, causing the hair to turn white.

Of course, the whitening of nose hair may also be a normal physiological phenomenon, and it does not mean that there is a problem with your health. However, it is also necessary to be alert to the possibility of disease, to check as soon as possible when discomfort occurs, and to analyze specific problems.

3. What should I do if plucking nose hairs induces nasal boils? Don't squeeze!

Some people may develop a small lump in the nasal cavity after pulling their nose hair. In fact, this small lump is a boil. If it is squeezed out at random, it may be fatal...

Nasal furuncle is a localized purulent inflammation caused by the obstruction of the external nose, nasal vestibular hair follicles, and sebaceous glands or sweat glands.

The occurrence of nasal boils is mostly related to the damage of the nose vestibular skin caused by picking nostrils and plucking nose hairs , resulting in Staphylococcus aureus infection. In addition, nasal boils may also occur due to inflammation of the nasal cavity or sinuses, or fatigue, anger, and tobacco and alcohol irritation.

Once nasal boils appear, don't think of it as "acne", you can't help but squeeze out the pus, causing re-infection. At this time, you should go to the hospital for medical treatment and treat with sensitive antibiotics .

The principles of treatment of nasal boils are strictly prohibited from squeezing. The occurrence of nasal boils should pay attention to these details:

1. Keep it clean

Use a sterile cotton swab dipped in 3% hydrogen peroxide to clean the surface of the boil, and then apply the ointment.

2. Local disinfection

After the boils are ruptured, local cleaning and disinfection should be carried out, drainage should be accelerated, and antibiotic ointment should be applied to reduce inflammation.

3. Hospitalization

If concurrent cavernous sinus thrombophlebitis, must be hospitalized.

Nose hair is an important line of defense for the human body to protect human health, so it cannot be "pulled out" without a word. Treating our special hair requires more careful care and proper trimming.

References:

[1] "What will happen to "cheeky" plucking nose hair? Can't pluck or cut the hair that comes out? 》. Family Doctor Online. 2021-01-13

[2] "I thought it was snot, but it turned out to be cerebrospinal fluid. The child's "snot" is not that simple." Pediatrics Channel of the Medical Community. 2021-10-03

[3] "Nose hairs "channeling" out, don't pull them out indiscriminately". China Family News. 2021-06-17

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