Redness and swelling on the side of the nose hurts when you touch it may be caused by sinusitis, folliculitis and other diseases. The redness and swelling of the side of the nose may be caused by sinusitis, bacteria, viruses and other infections lead to inflammation of the sinuses, there may be redness and swelling of the side of the nose, a touch of pain, runny nose and other symptoms, you can use penicillin under the guidance of the doctor and other drugs for treatment. The redness and swelling on the side of the nose may be caused by folliculitis, may be due to the usual not pay attention to facial hygiene, resulting in the follicles next to the nose follicle secretion is blocked, combined with the bacterial infection caused by folliculitis, may appear on the side of the nose redness and swelling when touched on the pain, etc., can be in the guidance of the doctor to take cefuroxime, doxycycline and other oral medication for treatment. Therefore, patients with redness and swelling on the side of the nose that hurts when touched should avoid squeezing with their hands, and the area next to the nose belongs to the danger triangle, which may cause upward infection, if there is any discomfort, they should consult a doctor in a timely manner, and carry out standardized treatment under the guidance of a doctor.