what type of skin infection?

[Sarah4321]

Hi,
My question involves the skin condition in my photo. It's on both sides of my nose. I must have had it for at least 2 years now. It's a little dry and not very itchy. I can see little veins. Any idea what this might be and how to treat it?
It started while I was working at a factory where I had to work around a lot of oils and other chemicals. I don't know if this had anything to do with it. I stopped working there about 5 months ago.
Sarah


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[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
I cannot confirm anything without examination but it can be telengiectasia. Please elaborate more on the symptoms and description so that a diagnosis can be made.
They are small dilated blood vessels present under the skin especially on the face. It can be due to environmental changes, skin trauma, overuse of steroids, acne rosacea or venous hypertension.

I hope it helps. Take care and regards.

[Serke86]

Hi,
I have  a skin condition on both sides of my nose and a skin condition on my upper thighs. Please look at my pictures on my profile and let me know if you have any idea what it may be. I've had both skin conditions for over a year. I'd just like to know if there's anything I can attempt (like home remedies) before I see a dermatologist. What's holding me back from seeing a dermatologist is that even if they can tell me what it is, a lot of the treatments probably aren't covered my insurance. So, I'd just like to know if there's anythings I can try on my own.
Thanks,
Sarah

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
From your symptoms, it can be telangiectsia. Telangiectasia are small dilated blood vessels near the surface of skin and they blanch when tested with diascopy.

I suggest you to consult a dermatologist and get it evaluated. Sclerotherapy is the standard treatment and telangiectasias on the face are often treated with laser. 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 doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.