rash around nose

[madlorna]

my teenage daughter has a  red pimply often sore looking rash around her nose which is not itchy but is unsightly and has been treated with steroids, anti fungal and anti bacterial cream non of which have helped. she does not wear make up and usually  washes in water only  .it has been present for about 2 years . any ideas?

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,

I cannot confirm anything without examination but it can be fibrous papule of the nose, trichoepithioloma, cyst or actinic keratosis. Since it has been present for a long time without any change, so these possibilities need to be evaluated for which I suggest you to consult 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.

[mooksmom]

No ideas, and since I can't SEE the lesions myself  the best advice is to take her to your Family MD where she/he can do a scape of the lesion and then tell you what it is and how to treat it. Two yrs is a long time. It appears that you have done everything OTC that is possible.