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red dot on nose
i have a red dot on the tip of my nose that has been there since nov of last yr. i noticed it at first because it bled for a while. it seemed to go away but now i see it again. is it a broken blood vessel? is there something that can be done to make it go away? a laser?
abra h
Question Submitted on 8/5/2010 at 4:51 PM
Elizabeth Anderson Responds:
Thanks for your question! A number of different conditions can cause a red spot on the skin. Broken blood vessels, or telangectasias, are very common on the nose. They may result from sun damage, aging, or medical conditions such as rosacea. Your case is somewhat concerning however, given the history of bleeding. Basal cell carcinomas my also have prominent blood vessels and tend to bleed with minor trauma. I recommend having it examined by a dermatologist.
-Dr. Anderson
Answer Published on 8/8/2010 at 3:01 PM
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