What’s that white stuff you squeeze out of your nose?

The white stuff squeezed out of the nose is most often considered to be a mixture of sebum and keratin plug formation, commonly found in acne. Acne is a chronic inflammation of the sebaceous glands of the hair follicles and is found on the cheeks, forehead, and sebaceous areas such as the naso-cheek grooves. It is mainly characterized by flat or conical slightly elevated pimples, mostly the size of a grain of corn, with yellowish-white, dotted, or black tips. If whiteheads are squeezed by hand, a white tofu scum-like substance may be squeezed out. Blackheads, on the other hand, usually expel a yellow, translucent sebum plug when squeezed. There are many reasons for the formation of acne, most of which are related to elevated androgen levels and increased sebum secretion. Factors such as heredity and microbial infections may also trigger the occurrence of acne. For people with white stuff squeezed out of the nose, it is recommended to consult a doctor at a regular hospital about the matter.