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Step 1
Try not to fall on your nose. This is obvious for adults, but for children it takes a few times before they realize the pain and aggravation of a bloody nose. It does not take long before we learn that our arms are long for a reason and they can stop us from running into things with our nose.
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Step 2
Don't pick your nose with sharp fingernails. This sounds gross but someone has to say it. The skin on the inside of the nose is very tender and thin. Sharp fingernails can quickly slice the skin and rupture a blood vessel just below the surface. If this happens, apply pressure to the area until the bleeding stops. If it seems to continue longer than normal, pack a little tissue into your nostril until the bleeding stops.
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Step 3
If your nose bleeds for no apparent reason, review your nutrition. Vitamin K or C deficiency can cause nosebleeds. Vitamin K is found in cereal, peas and green leafy vegetables and aids in the process of blood clotting. Vitamin C is said to help in strengthening the walls of the blood vessels and is found in fresh fruits and vegetables. If this is not the case, then maybe you should visit your doctor and ask for a blood analysis as there might be something more serious going on.
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Step 4
Keep your nose skin moisturized. If you are getting bloody noses, it might be simply from breathing very dry air, as can happen in the winter in rooms warmed by electric heat. Apply a little moisturizer as needed to keep your skin soft and from getting chapped. For young children or the elderly, a room humidifier might by needed. This will help with head colds as well.
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Step 5
Make sure you do not have high blood pressure. With an increase in pressure, the tiny capillaries can rupture and cause a nosebleed. Some allergens can also cause irritation in the nasal canal. Severe infections can cause loss of platelets and therefore slow clotting time. All of these symptoms need to be treated by a physician.
