What Causes Bump On Nose?

Posted on Thu, 16 Oct 2014

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Thu, 16 Oct 2014 Answered on

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Question : Hello I have a bump on my nose that grew out of nowhere, it looks like a mole, its same color as my skin and its hard. Any idea what it may be? I am 21 years old.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (29 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
wart

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photograph.
It is looking like a wart.
I would like to know whether the surface of the lesion Is smooth like normal skin or is it rough?
Waiting for your response.
Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (4 minutes later)

The surface is a little rough

Any advice on how I get it off?

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

Brief Answer:
can be removed

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Rough surface indicates it is a viral wart.
Please meet a dermatologist, it can be easily removed using a radio frequency ablator.
Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (8 hours later)

Ok thank you. Also another question, I sent over two more photos of a skin condition I have. Its red, sometimes itchy patches, come out in the heat more, and in the sun. My girlfriend started getting them as well. Can you tell me what that is and how i can get rid of it if so. Is it some kind of a mold? Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (16 hours later)

Brief Answer:
urticaria

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for follow up.
These lesions are suggestive of urticaria.
It is an allergic condition.
Anything including food, cloth, change in climate, pollens etc can cause urticaria that's why even your girlfriend is getting it.
You need to find out the cause.
Treatment can be with oral anti histamines tablets.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar