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Fibrous Papule on Nose
I have a fibrous papule on the tip of my nose. I use a razor almost daily to lessen it. Is laser treatment the best way to remove this permanently? What laser type is recommended? Thank You, Any help is very appreciated. Steve
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Panama City FL
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Fibrous papule of the nose
A fibrous papule of the nose is also often called an angiofibroma. It can be nicely reduced in size and appearance with a hyfrecator/electrosurgery. Liquid nitrogen can also be helpful, as can a gentle shave excision. See you dermatologist for the best option in your case.
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I probably wouldn't use a laser to treat a fibrous papule...
I think you could get better results with a shave excision done by your dermatologist. It is slightly more than what you probably do to it with your razor. The PDL would help with the redness. A CO2 laser could be used, but I feel that a shave excision would work better (and you would get a diagnosis as the specimen would be sent for pathology).
Frisco Dermatologic Surgeon
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Removal of a fibrous papule on the nose
Since you do not mention bleeding when you shave your papule, it is probably a white angiofibroma. It could be removed with a CO2 laser; however, it would be very simple to do a shave excision and send the tissue to the lab for analysis. Please see a dermatologist for removal.
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Nose laser treatment
Nose angiofibroma can be removed with electrocautery, or laser therapy such as e.g. CO2 resurfacing or BBL to decrease redness. Best is to get assessed by a dermatologist.
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Laser Surgery
I like the CO2 if you have a small spot size, a Vbeam, or 532 laser. All of these lasers can help. Thank you for your question and good luck.
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KTP lasers can be effective in treating fibrous papules of the nose.
KTP lasers can be effective in treating fibrous papules of the nose. The depth of the KTP laser is superficial and therefore it is ideal for treating a superficial lesion.
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Fibrous papule removal on the nose
Fibrous papule is a benign growth that is often found on the nose in individuals with history of sun damage. Shave excision by an experienced dermatologist typically offers the best cosmetic outcome. Ablative laser should not be used as a first line unless pathology has been determined and skin cancer ruled out.
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Get a biopsy for your Fibrous Papule
In order to get a better understanding of what you and your doctor are dealing with you need to have a biopsy for your Fibrous Papule. It is considered a naevus and should not be treated without more information.
When you are ready to undergo any esthetic procedure, it is best to have a consultation with a board certified cosmetic doctor or dermatologist who you trust, in your case a dermatologist. They will give you the honest answers for your unique situation (your starting point,...
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Lasers to treat fibrous papules on the nose
A pulsed dye laser may be used to reduce redness and bleeding associated with a fibrous papule. Several treatments may be necessary for best results. In addition, sometimes a fractional laser or an ablative carbon dioxide laser may be used to flatten the lesion completely. Good luck
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