How to Find an Experienced Dermatologist Who Can Help Me!
asked 11 months ago by JCP01 in Charlotte, NC
Latest answer by Ronald Shelton, MD
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Tags: nose, sinus infection, spots
I've seen a dermatologist for bilateral spots on the bridge of my nose-the MD thinks it's xanthelasma but, they are not raised and I'm in my mid-thirties with a normal lipid profile. I noticed these spots after a spray tan and I thought they were related but they didn't go away. I've had sinus problems and my eyes (skin) are dark-it makes the spots show up more (could sinus problems be related?)-I'm really worried-is this common and how do I find an MD REALLY experienced in this treatment.
1 answer to How to Find an Experienced Dermatologist Who Can Help Me!
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Xanthelasma is not common on the nose
If the lesions are yellowish in nature, somewhat round rather than oval, slightly indented in the center, possibly they are sebaceous hyperplasia. An experienced dermatologist who examines them closely with good lighting and magnification, and possibly using dermoscopy, might have a better idea as to the diagonosis but often it requires a biopsy to know for certain. Usually the lesions that appear to be benign without question, are left alone or treated cosmetically. If they are...
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