The appearance of pimples on the nose or around the face can cause discomfort and interfere with appearance. Even though it doesn't look like any other part of the face, acne on the inside of the nose also needs to be treated properly. The reason is if not treated, germs on the nose can spread to the brain. Acne in the nose can be a sign of an infection in the nose. Such pimples can be caused by some bad habits, such as picking your nose too often or throwing away nasal discharge hard. Causes of Acne on the Nose and its Signs Acne generally occurs when hormonal changes occur that cause excess oil production in the skin follicles. Excess oil along with dead skin cells will clog pores which are the outlet of the follicle. This will cause the follicles under the skin to swell. When this blockage is infected with normal bacteria that are on the skin, inflammation will occur in the form of acne. Likewise, the inside of the nose consists of many pores and hair follicles. Although ...