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What Causes A Discolored Patch On The Side Of Nose?

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Posted on Fri, 31 Jul 2015
Question: I have a discoloration patch on the side of my nose..it looks like a bruise. .o do wear glasses sometimes..its in that are my glasses would rest on. But only on one side..its flat..no open..im fair skinned
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Answered by Dr. Charu Bansal (19 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
traumatic

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Welcome to Healthcaremagic.com.
I have read your query.
I understand your concern.
As per details, the most likely possibility for your symptoms is Traumatic in origin.
At times, due to rub of skin against some harsh object leads to rupture of very small cutaneous blood vessels. This collected blood underneath skin appears as discolouration of skin.
It is often unnoticed and spontaneous in origin.
Still I will advise you to get your Hemogram, Bleeding time, clotting time, PT / INR done.
This will rule out the possibility of any underlying Disorder related to Platelet deficiency or platelet dysfunction.
You should visit your doctor so that he can examine you and order tests for you.
You can share my opinion with him. I
hope it helps.
Take care.
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What Causes A Discolored Patch On The Side Of Nose?

Brief Answer: traumatic Detailed Answer: Hello. Welcome to Healthcaremagic.com. I have read your query. I understand your concern. As per details, the most likely possibility for your symptoms is Traumatic in origin. At times, due to rub of skin against some harsh object leads to rupture of very small cutaneous blood vessels. This collected blood underneath skin appears as discolouration of skin. It is often unnoticed and spontaneous in origin. Still I will advise you to get your Hemogram, Bleeding time, clotting time, PT / INR done. This will rule out the possibility of any underlying Disorder related to Platelet deficiency or platelet dysfunction. You should visit your doctor so that he can examine you and order tests for you. You can share my opinion with him. I hope it helps. Take care.