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What Causes Bright Red Bump Outside Nostril Of A 4 Month Baby?

hello my 4 month old grand daughter has a bright red bump on the outside nostril and it appears to be getting bigger. it also is growing in the inside of her nostril too. it doesnt appear to hurt when we touch it but it seems to be protruding now from the inside and outside
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Welcome to the HCM

I understand your concerns but don't worry. It can be due to local bacterial infection known as furuncle or hemangioma. Anything definitive can be said only after proper clinical examination. Hemangioma occurs due to vascular malformation. It doesn't require any immediate treatment. In most cases it gradually improve with age. Sometimes it may persist and need surgical treatment for cosmetic reasons. Furuncle needs proper antibiotic treatment for proper resolution.

Hopefully this will be useful.
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What Causes Bright Red Bump Outside Nostril Of A 4 Month Baby?

Hi Welcome to the HCM I understand your concerns but don t worry. It can be due to local bacterial infection known as furuncle or hemangioma. Anything definitive can be said only after proper clinical examination. Hemangioma occurs due to vascular malformation. It doesn t require any immediate treatment. In most cases it gradually improve with age. Sometimes it may persist and need surgical treatment for cosmetic reasons. Furuncle needs proper antibiotic treatment for proper resolution. Hopefully this will be useful. Take care