I'm a 39yr old male. I've been struggling with the scab in the right nostril for at least a year. That same area began about 3 years ago with nosebleeds. The nosebloods stopped after I quit messing with the area. I've struggled with joint pain in my right hip since I was 27. And both shoulders around age 37. Both happened during an event (stretching legs, doing pushups) and haven't healed since. I also noticed Wegener’s/GPA includes both joint pain and nose scabs. The scab doesn't really hurt, even if I remove it. Though the area is sensitive to air after removing the scab (which quickly reforms..probably overnight). The area surrounding the scab is red and inflamed, not pink like the left nostril.

I've seen 2 doctors. I just visited an ENT. He cauterized a blood vessel in my nose. I've been having headaches for a long time and I suspect they are caused by the goings on in my nose. It's been a day since I was cauterized and I feel like the headache has been relieved...at least in this short term.

The ENT informed me I have a deviated septum. The scab forms in the nostril w/ good air flow. I'm using AYR saline and gel throughout the day. I also started running a humidifier at night. And breathe right strips at bedtime. I have a prescription (don't know the medication names yet) that should be ready today too.

I'm going back to the ENT in 2 weeks to see if the area has finally healed. If not then it's probably going to be a biopsy and/or camera in the nose.