Removing hair in your nose could be detrimental to your health

Date: Jun - 19 - 2021 , 13:00

BY: By Hadiza Nuhhu-Billa Quansah

Category: General News

Using pointed scissors in such manner must be avoided

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Nose hair is a natural part of the human body.

Although it is normal to have hair in the nose, some people find long hair that protrude from the nostrils a source of embarrassment which they wish to remove.

According to a Medical Doctor at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, Dr Emmanuel Addipa-Adapoe, having long or thick nose hair is not always a bad thing.

“Nose hair serves an important purpose. It catches dust and debris in the air that would otherwise have become trapped in your upper nasal passage. Mucus in your nose lubricates your nose hair. Since the hair is typically lubricated, it also attracts and traps pathogens to keep you from getting sick, so why do you want to get rid of it?” he asked.

In an interview with The Mirror on some bad health practices in the midst of COVID-19, Dr Addipa-Addapoe said it was very common to see people, especially men, using small scissors to cut the hair in their noses because they saw it as a nuisance.

“Some people don’t like the way that long nose hair looks because of the association with ageing. Long nose hair may make you feel like you look older than you are. You may also feel like your long nose hair collects dried mucus and other debris, making hygiene a difficult,” he said.

 

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