The skilled interventional radiologist-angiographer experienced in embolization can do this reasonably well and reasonably safely. For the most part angiography and embolization are reserved for very sick individuals who are significantly anticoagulated and for whom surgery is not a safe option. Nose picking is a contributing factor in epistaxis. Adults can usually be instructed to be more careful. Children pick their nose at night and this is best controlled by placing a glove or sock over their hand so that their fingers no longer fit inside their nose.
Dry climates predispose to recurrent nose bleeds.
Daily or twice daily application of vasolinated ointment provides substantial benefit. The polysporin antibiotics are not recommended as these predispose to topical sensitivity. Bacitracin containing ointments contain the necessary petroleum properties and are bacteriostatic. There is a caveat for nose bleeds. While most are simple, straight forward problems, they are often the heralding sign of underlying coagulopathy.