Pinkish welt on nose

I'm a 21 yr old male and these 2 red spots first appeared on each side of the bridge of my nose a few months ago, they looked similar to someone who wears glasses (which I do not).  For a while everyone kept saying, "Oh, have you been wearing sunglasses?"

Here in the past couple months it has changed from 2 spots on the sides of my nose to one red welt on the bridge of my nose, it's starting to freak me out a little and it's very unflattering.  There is no pain involved, feels a little like a sun burn if I rub it or scrunch my nose up, other than that I can't feel it.  It can vary in visiblity, sometimes is red sometimes it's more like my skin tone but always noticeable.  I've started using different facial washes, tried hydro cortisone cream and a generic antihistamine and had no luck.

Every time I tried to search for answers all I get is "Cancer" or "Lupus" and I don't have medical insurance to visit a doctor.  I'm really hoping I can get some help here.  Here is a photo:
http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd492/kurt_mcgirt/nose.jpg

Thanks

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
For these symptoms, contact dermatitis, rosacea, dermatitis skin and SLE need to be ruled out. Wash your face with a mild cleanser with moisturizing properties like Cetaphil. Pat your face dry. Then apply a good hypoallergenic moisturizer over the area and see if this improves. If the symptoms still persist then you can apply mild steroid.

If the irritation persists then please get it evaluated from a dermatologist.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your dermatologist. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.