Swollen nose hurts when you touch it, considering the nasal folliculitis, rosacea, trauma and other factors. 1. Nasal folliculitis: If the local hair follicles and sebaceous glands in the nose area are infected by purulent bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis, it can lead to the appearance of red pimples as well as pus, redness and swelling of the local hair follicles, which can cause pain when touched. 2. Rosacea: also known as rosacea, is due to the patient’s skin is too oily, resulting in clogged pores, the inside of the oil excretion can not go out, thus forming small pimples on the nose, but also can cause the nose swelling, pain and other uncomfortable symptoms. 3. Trauma: If the nose is accidentally hit by external forces, it can also lead to soft tissue damage, which can also cause redness and swelling of the soft tissue of the nose, and pain can occur when touched. In addition, nasal vestibulitis, nasal tumors can also cause nose swelling and pain when touched, we should pay attention to the hospital in a timely manner to clarify the diagnosis.