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Dr Nicole Aaronson, an otolaryngologist in Delaware, said she “would not recommend” either method of hair removal as it can result in infection, ingrown hairs and irritation
US medical experts claim that removing hairs that grow inside the nostrils can cause infections and complications such as folliculitis, ingrown hairs and abscesses.
Speaking to HuffPost, Dr Don J. Beasley, an Idaho-based otolaryngologist, explained the nose is an extremely delicate area that contains numerous blood vessels and mucous membranes.