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Nose picking

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The anterior part of the nasal septum is called Little's area.

The mucosa of Little's area is prone to damage because:

  • drying of the mucosa results in crusting and bleeding especially if the nasal septum is deviated
  • there is easy access for fingers

Bleeding from Little's area is common in children.

In children the bleeding may be arterial or venous. In adults it is usually arterial blood.

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