Nasal vestibulitis refers to an infection inside your nostrils (nasal vestibule). It’s often the result of excessive nose blowing or picking. Common symptoms include scabbing and crusting around the opening of your nose. Treatments include oral antibiotics, antibiotic ointments or both.

Nasal vestibulitis can be caused by frequent nose blowing, plucking nose hairs, or nose-picking. It can cause your nose to become swollen, red, and painful. You might also notice a pimple, bumps, boils, or crusting inside your nostrils. Although the condition is uncomfortable, it’s not usually serious.