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Red Line On Nose, Appears Intermittently

I got a vertical red line on tip of my nose , very distinct, happens evry once in a while, goes away within approx 2 days, one inch vertical long, appears internmittently , sometimes 6 months apart, been happening off an on for last 2 years or so, sometimes only see after sleep, but also can happen out of no where in day, frequency is approx once evry 3 months, bbut no consitent pattern, does not itch or seem irrated, fades out over a few days
Mon, 18 Nov 2013
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Hello,

From the information that you have given,it looks like you are having rosacea of the nose. It can present with redness and telangiectasia over the nose. There are many aggravating factors like sunlight,hot showers,spicy foods......etc.

There are many other conditions like folliculitis, telangiectasia, urticaria, photosensitivity which can also present with similar redness. I would suggest that you consult a dermatologist when you get those redline on nose for a definitive diagnosis and treatment.

Hope it helps

Regard's
Dr.Soumya Nagaraja MD
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Red Line On Nose, Appears Intermittently

Hello, From the information that you have given,it looks like you are having rosacea of the nose. It can present with redness and telangiectasia over the nose. There are many aggravating factors like sunlight,hot showers,spicy foods......etc. There are many other conditions like folliculitis, telangiectasia, urticaria, photosensitivity which can also present with similar redness. I would suggest that you consult a dermatologist when you get those redline on nose for a definitive diagnosis and treatment. Hope it helps Regard s Dr.Soumya Nagaraja MD