Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open concept kitchen in Santa Barbara with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz countertops, white appliances, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, a double-bowl sink, light hardwood floors and an island.
The most common cause of anterior nose bleeds is trauma such as a blow, smack, or sometimes just picking the nose. Dryness inside of the nose can also cause bleeding. In addition, high altitudes, colds, allergies, and medications are all potential culprits for triggering a nosebleed. Smoking can dry out the nose too, so quitting is especially important for recurrent nosebleeds, among many other health benefits.
Nosebleeds that recur often are commonly caused by bleeding from the front of the nose (anterior epistaxis). Common causes of this type of nosebleed are: 1  Blowing or picking the nose. 2  Structural problems in the nose, either present from birth (congenital) or caused by an injury.