Fibrous Papule on Nose

asked 1 year ago by Panama City FL in Panama City FL
Latest answer by Vivek Bansal, MD
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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

7 answers to Fibrous Papule on Nose

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.

Vivek Bansal, MD
Danville Plastic Surgeon

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.

Edward Lack, MD
Chicago Dermatologist

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.

William Ting, MD
Bay Area Dermatologic Surgeon

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,... more

Steven Bernstein, MD
Montreal Dermatologist

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.

Benjamin Barankin, MD
Toronto Dermatologic Surgeon

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).

Brent Spencer, MD
Frisco Dermatologic Surgeon

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

Jason R. Lupton, MD
San Diego Dermatologist

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