I always get dry boogers and they’re impossible to remove when blowing into a tissue.

  • @surewhynotlem@lemmy.world
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    1372 years ago

    Are we still keeping up the farce that we don’t pick noses? It’s 2023, I think we can stop, and just be human.

    Now, be clean about it, but just do it.

    • squiblet
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      612 years ago

      There’s a saying that everyone picks their noses, but what you do with it is a measure of your character.

      • DeadNinja
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        302 years ago

        It depends on the booger itself. If it’s a dry one, I just pinch it into a ball and flick it across the room. If it’s one of those wet, sticky, semi-solid ones, I rub it between my thumb and index finger until most of the moisture is removed and the booger is determined to be flickable without being a little bastard and just sticking to one of my nails.

      • pwnicholson
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        192 years ago

        You can pick your friends and you can pick your nose, but you can’t pick your friend’s nose.

        Or my favorite variation: You can pick your friends and you can pick your nose, but you can’t wipe your friends on the underside of the car seat.

  • @ElectroVagrant@lemmy.world
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    Get a mirror that doubles as a sort of magnifier to view the area around your nose closely & carefully. You’re looking for seams around the nose with which to gain leverage to gently pry off the nose to get better access to the nostrils within & beneath. Once the nose has been popped off your face, you can rinse both it and the exposed nostrils out with some warm water, which should get rid of the dry, compacted mucus.

    You may want to take a soft, thin brush while you’re at this for a more thorough clean. Once both the removed nose and exposed nostrils are cleared to your satisfaction, realign your nose with the seams you found at the start and gently squeeze & press your nose to reconnect it with your face. A light splash of warm water and scrub should help reseal the nose to your face and make the seams less noticeable.

    Hope this helps!

  • AFK BRB Chocolate
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    252 years ago

    If picking works, why not pick them? Do it with a tissue if you’re squeamish or can’t wash your hands after.

  • @dustyData@lemmy.world
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    In public, excuse yourself to the bathroom.

    Once in the bathroom. Wash your face. The water in your eyes will drain to you nostrils and dislodge any boogers. It also stimulates mucous production in the rear area of the nasal cavity, which further lubes and facilitates cleaning your nose. Proceed to blow nose over the sink then dry your face. You’ll have clean nasal cavities and a refreshed and cleaner appearance as a bonus.

    • Provoked GamerOP
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      22 years ago

      Thanks, I’ll check it out. I’ve heard you’re not supposed to overuse it because it can make your nose more dry.

  • @zaphod@lemmy.ca
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    72 years ago

    Neti pot/nasal rinse bottle, twice a day on the recommendation of my asthma specialist.

  • Discoslugs
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    32 years ago

    snot rocket.

    Hold one nostril closed and blow all that shit out, switch and repeat until clear.

    I tend to bend over and aim towards the ground sonI don’t blow all over my self.

  • @Mothra@mander.xyz
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    32 years ago

    You pick them, period. If you had no means to pick (no hands for example) they would eventually fall on their own when the all the hairs attached to them finish falling.

  • guyrocket
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    22 years ago

    Maybe you should be concerned about your nose being dry? Not sure that’s normal. Generally I thought nostrils are supposed to be moist.

    • Provoked GamerOP
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      12 years ago

      Maybe. Is it normal to get dry boogers every 1-2 days or nah? It’s been happening my whole life so i don’t know if it’s normal or not.

      • guyrocket
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        22 years ago

        My guess is no, but I’m not a doctor or anything. I suggest talking with your doctor about it to find out.

  • Zeppo
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    22 years ago

    Gently snort some purified water and blow your nose in 10 minutes.