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Spot On Nose, Getting Larger, Associated Pus. What Is This And Should I Be Concerned?
Question: I have a ~5 mm slightly recessed XXXXXXX colour spot on one side of my nose. It appears to be gradually getting larger. Occasionally there is a little pus associated with it.
Can you advise what this is, whether I can treat it and if I should be concerned.
I am male, 45, and in good health.
Can you advise what this is, whether I can treat it and if I should be concerned.
I am male, 45, and in good health.
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
A slightly raised XXXXXXX colour spot with ulceration or discharge might be due to folliculitis- an infected hair follicle or melanomatous changes in the mole. If the discharge is recurrent and the lesion is progressively increasing in size then it needs to be treated by a proficient dermatologist.
A picture of the lesion will help me in suggesting you better.
You have a feature to upload the image by yourself at the right side of the query page, please utilize that so that I can answer your queries better after having a look at the lesion.
Meanwhile cleaning the area properly and observing good hygiene will be helpful.
Awaiting your response.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
Thanks for posting your query.
A slightly raised XXXXXXX colour spot with ulceration or discharge might be due to folliculitis- an infected hair follicle or melanomatous changes in the mole. If the discharge is recurrent and the lesion is progressively increasing in size then it needs to be treated by a proficient dermatologist.
A picture of the lesion will help me in suggesting you better.
You have a feature to upload the image by yourself at the right side of the query page, please utilize that so that I can answer your queries better after having a look at the lesion.
Meanwhile cleaning the area properly and observing good hygiene will be helpful.
Awaiting your response.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
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Dr. Shanthi.E
Dear Dr Tayal
Attached is a photo Medicalenquiry Bridges.jpg (although not very high resolution) showing the slightly recessed (not raised) spot. The discharge is very minor and occasional e.g. a small amount of dry pus.
Attached is a photo Medicalenquiry Bridges.jpg (although not very high resolution) showing the slightly recessed (not raised) spot. The discharge is very minor and occasional e.g. a small amount of dry pus.
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
I have seen the photo attached with the query. It seems to be an infected skin gland or contact dermatitis. You can apply 1% hydrocortisone cream along with neosporin ointment on it and see if it subsides.
It does not seem to be worrisome and can improve with over the counter preparations.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Regards.
Thanks for writing again.
I have seen the photo attached with the query. It seems to be an infected skin gland or contact dermatitis. You can apply 1% hydrocortisone cream along with neosporin ointment on it and see if it subsides.
It does not seem to be worrisome and can improve with over the counter preparations.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Regards.
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
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