Adult rhinotillexomania is classified as an obsessive nose picking disorder. For those of you who are struggling and constantly picking your nose in public, it’s time you learned to stop picking your nose. As we write this article, we have your interest in mind and we will try to get you out of this habit you may be having.
Please note that the available research is quite limited regarding this topic. Perhaps the most famous article was published in 1995 in a magazine and the author conducted a questionnaire on this topic.
About two hundred and fifty out of every thousand adolescents who were cared for filled out this questionnaire. Ninety-one percent wrote that they picked their nose frequently. 9.3 percent stated that it was more than average.
A severe nose picking problem will cause medical problems such as nosebleeds and many cannot control this habit. There is no clear evidence on how much time people spend poking their noses.
We believe that a person needs professional treatment if they pick their nose for a couple of hours every day. There could be damage to the nasal septum from this problem, which is why it is important to stop smoking.
We believe that psychotherapy is available to help patients who cannot stop picking their noses on their own. This will teach them to reverse the habit, relax, and even cope. There are some cases where an ointment can be applied to the nose to stop the itchy nose. Many have found that mild hydrocortisone ointments or even an antibiotic ointment containing fusidic acid could help.
We strongly recommend that you discuss these treatment methods with your doctor. Don’t be embarrassed to discuss this problem with your doctor, as it will prevent you from picking your nose in public.