Is this cartilage growing in my nose? (Photo)

March 28, 2019
Asked By:XoXoCandi in Indianapolis, IN

I get these things in my nose once in a blue moon. I can usually scrape very hard with my nail or use tweezers to twist & pull them out. However, this one refuses to budge no matter how hard I try. Its whiteish, very hard, pointy (almost sharp). It protrudes a lot compared to surrounding skin.

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April 27, 2019

Answer: Growing Cartilage in Nose

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April 1, 2019

Answer: Is this cartilage growing in my nose?

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April 1, 2019

Answer: Is this cartilage growing in my nose?

Luis A. Mejia, MDPlastic Surgeon
March 31, 2019

Answer: Lesions in the nose--more likely infection than cartilage

Theda C. Kontis, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
March 31, 2019

Answer: Lesions in the nose--more likely infection than cartilage

Theda C. Kontis, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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