Suggest Treatment For Red Bumps On The Nose

Posted on Fri, 26 Jun 2015

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Question : Hello. I have a red bump on my nose and it looks like a pimple. Although i cant squeeze it like the other pores on my nose and it is easily irritated. I had a couple of them last month and they turned into little scabs and my nose looked very unpleasant. Do you know what it could possibly be. I actually saw a dermatologist also but the scabs had already healed. He couldn't really make an evaluation but thought it was probably some sort of abrasian but i wasn't scratching my nose or anything. He also did not think it was herpes because of the location on my nose the tip of the nose. Do you know what it could possiby be? Thanks.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
photograph required

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query
Your symptoms are suggestive of rosacea.
Don't worry it's not herpes.
Can you please upload a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (2 days later)

Hello. I uploaded a picture of my nose. This red bump is very mild but I am concerned because it was more prominent the lat time I had it. I am not sure if it is rosacea because it really is only on my nose and it happened shortly after I was in the sun. I was not burned or anything. I thought maybe something with my pores on my nose or something.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (14 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Not rosaceae

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the photograph.
It's not rosaceae.
It is blocked sebaceous gland.
Apply adapalene cream daily in night for a week you will get relief.
Let me know if you have any other doubt.
Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E