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How Do I Get Rid of a Small Cyst on my Nose?

I have a nose ring that has a small cyst. An injection got rid of it but it came back. Duac seems to overdry the area after 2 days. I don't know if it's working of just drying everything around it. Can you tell me what to do?

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I would suggest visiting with either a plastic surgeon,...

September 16th, 2008
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I would suggest visiting with either a plastic surgeon, facial plastic surgeon, or ENT physician. If the lesion is truly a cyst, excision would be the best way to completely remove it. The lesion could be other things as well and an examination by a surgeon who works in the head and neck can help to develop the best option for removal.

D.J. Verret, MD


Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.0 out of 5 stars 13 reviews

How to get rid of cyst by nose ring?

August 4th, 2011
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You can see a dermatiologist, plastic and cosmetic surgeon or an ENT surgeon for possible excision of the cyst.  Cysts, by nature, have inner linnings that allow them to recur unless completely removed.

Web reference: http://www.drfpalmer.com

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.5 out of 5 stars 12 reviews

Small cyst on nose. Treatment options.

December 30th, 2012
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Hard to tell what is going on without a photo or exam.  You mention a nose ring.  It is possible that you have what is called an inclusion cyst, where cells from the outer part of the skin get buried under a deeper layer of skin and cause cysts.  These are usually treated by excision.  

Web reference: http://www.jjrothmd.com/procedures/rhinoplasty-nose

Jeffrey Roth, MD

Jeffrey Roth, MD
Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon
4.5 out of 5 stars 9 reviews

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