home *** CD-ROM | disk | FTP | other *** search
- $Unique_ID{BRK01004}
- $Pretitle{}
- $Title{Is There a Danger in Clipping Protruding Nose Hairs?}
- $Subject{nose hair hairs Skin clip clipping trim trimming cut cutting nostril
- nostrils}
- $Volume{L-6}
- $Log{}
-
- Copyright (c) 1991-92,1993 Tribune Media Services, Inc.
-
-
- Is There a Danger in Clipping Protruding Nose Hairs?
-
-
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-
- QUESTION: I have a lush growth of hairs right inside my nostrils on both
- sides. If I don't trim them, they protrude, irritating me and causing me to
- sneeze and looking just terrible. However, when I do try to cut them back, my
- wife screams at me that they are there for a purpose and that all kinds of
- calamity will befall me if I don't quit. Please, Dr. Bruckheim, tell me what
- to do, so I can show your article to my concerned spouse.
-
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-
- ANSWER: Well your wife does have a point, the hairs that grow inside our
- nostrils do serve a function. By partially blocking the opening, large size
- particles of dirt and dust are strained out and are prevented from entering
- our air passages when breathing. The size and caliber of these hairs differ
- from person to person, and while most individuals have no problems, they may
- be thick and voluminous in others. When they become too luxuriant, I see no
- danger in carefully clipping them back to a more discrete look. All you need
- is a good mirror, a pair of fine scissors and a steady hand. Nail clippers
- and other cutting tools should be avoided, as accidents can happen and this is
- a bad place to sustain a cut. To be honest, I have seen many a fine barber in
- my day who made this procedure into a real art, and solved the problem during
- a regular haircut visit.
-
- ----------------
-
- The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace
- the counsel and advice of your personal physician. Promptly consulting your
- doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical
- problem.
-
-