What are the sores in your nose?

Sores inside your nose could be caused by allergy irritations, using medications such as inhaled nasal steroids, or other substances, or these could be due to infected hair follicles. Also, excessive picking or trauma to the nose from using tissue can cause sores to occur. If you remove the offending causes and the sores remain and do not get well, then they could be a more serious infections such as viral or bacterial infections (such as a staph infection). In this case you should see your health care provider for additional treatment.

I have been on the z-pak for 4 days. But my nose has been so sore I have been putting Vicks in it several times a day. Should I atop?