# Why is the outside of my nose greasy?

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**Category:** Factual Questions\
**Created:** [September 22, 2002, 3:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-the-outside-of-my-nose-greasy/129082 "2002-09-22T03:24:45Z")\
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**Post date:** [September 22, 2002, 3:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-the-outside-of-my-nose-greasy/129082/1 "2002-09-22T03:24:45Z")

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This is gross, but I’ve noticed that nearly every pore in my nose seems to have a blackhead, or has pus I can squeeze out. It’s like this all the time. My nose is also very oily. Is this strange or normal? What’s the explanation?

Also, please don’t let this go in IMHO. This isn’t opinion.