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by kate_xo, Nov 19, 2008 06:06PM
i have this small red dot on the left upper side of my nose. it looks like a broken blood vessel. but it just came out of no where. how can i get rid of it? my doctor really didnt tell me anything about it. so i'm a little worried.
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by BhumikaMD, Nov 22, 2008 12:22PM
Hi,

This could be Cherry angiomas. Cherry angiomas are benign , fairly common skin growths that vary in size. They can occur almost anywhere on the body but usually develop on the trunk.

They are most common after age 40. The cause is unknown. Although painless and harmless, cherry angiomas may bleed profusely if injured.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cherry_angioma

Cherry angiomas generally do not need to be treated. If they are cosmetically displeasing or prone to bleeding, angiomas may be removed by surgery, freezing (cryotherapy ), burning (electrosurgery/cautery), or laser.

Let us know if you need any other information.

Regards.
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