Suggest Treatment For Bump Inside Nostril
Epidermoid or sebaceous cyst...
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for posting the query.
I have understood your problem and concern; I will try my best to help you with this.
Painless swelling inside the nose could be a blocked sebaceous gland known as epidermoid or sebaceous cyst. Sebaceous glands are the glands in the skin that secrete an oily or waxy matter, called sebum, to lubricate and waterproof the skin and hair. Whenever the opening of the glands get blocked due to some unknown reasons, the production of the sebum continues and gets trapped, hence the ballooning of the gland.
I doubt it is an infection of the hair follicle. In the latter condition, there will be excruciating pain associated with fever and swelling over the affected area.
Hope I have answered your query; I will be available for the follow-up queries.
Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N.
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon
also I used to pluck my nose hairs often. That probably doesn't help!
The pimple may or may not be related to the lesion inside the nose...
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing back. I sincerely apologize for the delay in answering your follow-up queries.
1. Do not worry! Epidermoid cyst is a harmless lesion. You should worry, only, if it’s increasing in size.
2. The outside pimple may or may not be related to the swelling inside the nasal cavity. Do not attempt to puncture this, attempting to do so, will cause further scarring and spreading.
3. The sebaceous glands are located adjacent to the hair follicle; hence plucking of the hair doesn't have any effect on the swelling. Kindly, avoid plucking of the hair as this can transmit the bacteria into the damaged area and cause inflammation of the skin.
Hope this clarifies your doubts. Wish you good health.
Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon
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Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty
Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist
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