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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
red spot
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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red spot
by alaskaak, Mar 01, 2006 12:00AM
I'm a 32 YO male. I found a red spot on my nose about a month ago and it hasn't gone away. It's about the size of a small peanut, it doesn't hurt, but I can fee it when I run my finger over it. (both my finger feels a rougher type skin, and it's mildly sensitive on my nose). Now I get some acne, not a ton, and I'm not the best about washing my face with soap. I don't have anymore spots on my body and skin cancer in not in my family. I live in a very dry climate and do suffer a little from it on my lips. Any ideas what it is? If I should go get it looked at? Or what I can apply that might help?
Thanks
Thanks
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Mar 01, 2006 12:00AM
, Mar 01, 2006 12:00AM
It's probably a pimple, or it might possibly be a blood vessel. Neither is serious. If it's a pimple, it will go away by itself, though it may take months. However, you will need to leave the spot alone and not rub it.
Have a doctor take a look if it's still there in a month.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Have a doctor take a look if it's still there in a month.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
