Small bump/infection, end of nose!? ***

[MalteseMuscle]

Hello,

A couple of months ago, perhaps a bit longer, I developed a small, skin-colored bump on the RH tip of my nose. My initial instinct was to "pop" it but there wasn't anything to pop, it simply bled, turned red and eventually went back to it's initial state. I tried picking at it again and the same thing happened. Now, it appears as though it's probably infected, but ultimately I want to know what it is and how to get rid of it. I have attached a pic for reference... the tip of my nose is red/inflammed, and in the center is a slightly raised yellow-ish bump. It stings a bit, but only if I touch it. I tried applying some zilactin to see if would have any effect or speed up the healing/scabbing process but it's too early to tell what effect it will have (just started applying it today). Do note that I felt no pain/stinging after applying the ointment (if it were an open or live sore, it should sting, no?).

Any idea what the root cause of this may be? Any help is appreciated... looking to go to the doctor early next week but I simply can't get this off my mind for the time being. I look/feel like Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer!

Thank you!

[newb49]

That could be a picture of my nose and I've had it for over two years!

[MalteseMuscle]

I should also mention that I'm quite familiar with:
* Pimples
* Warts
* Cysts
* Cold sores
* In-grown hairs

At this time I don't believe that any of the above is the root cause... and I have been under an incredible amount of stress as of late.

[MalteseMuscle]

Sorry, forgot to add/clarify... while the reddish/inflamed portion of my nose may be about 5mm in diameter, the centre yellow-ish bump is only about 1-2mm in diameter and only about 1mm raised off the surface of my nose. In short, it's very small!