Priya Sharma Priya Sharma Asked 4 months ago

Can you get psoriasis inside your nose?

I've noticed some redness and scaling inside my nose that's quite uncomfortable. A friend mentioned that psoriasis can affect surprising places. Just want to understand if it's possible for it to develop in that specific area.

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Sunita Nair Sunita Nair Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago
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Yes, it is possible to get psoriasis inside the nostrils. It can feel quite dry and raw, but with the right doctor-prescribed ointment, you can find good relief soon.

Ananya Joshi Ananya Joshi Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I completely panicked when my nose inside started peeling and bleeding, thinking it was something dangerous. It turned out to be mild psoriasis. Once the dermatologist gave me a specific soothing nasal gel, it became totally fine, so don't worry.

Rahul Dev Rahul Dev Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

It can happen, yes. Along with your doctor's treatments, focus on lowering systemic inflammation by eating clean, drinking lots of water, and sweating it out at the gym regularly. It works wonders for skin health.

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Minal Gokhale Minal Gokhale Joined May 2026 4 months ago

Haan na, it can happen inside the nose and it feels so irritating while breathing. We think it is just cold dryness, but actually it is psoriasis. Better to show it to a skin doctor soon rather than suffering.

Vikas Roy Vikas Roy Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

Yes, it can happen. Don't let it distract you at work; just schedule a dermatologist visit this weekend. They usually prescribe a very mild, safe ointment that clears the internal nasal crusting quickly.

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Suresh Bhat Suresh Bhat Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

Please don't ignore it like I did, thinking it was just a normal dry cold. It kept getting worse and became very painful to breathe. Go to a doctor and get it checked properly before it develops painful cracks inside.

Kunal Sharma Kunal Sharma Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

I was researching about rare psoriasis spots and found out that nasal psoriasis is indeed a thing. It can cause crusting and minor bleeding. It seems extremely important to get a proper medical diagnosis instead of guessing.

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