What is this single large red pore? (Photos)

August 22, 2017
Asked By:maskmask1 in Costa Mesa, CA

For the last several months I have had this single red pore near the tip of my nose. It hasn't changed in size or color, and is painless. Is this possibly cancerous? Or something that could cosmetically be fixed?

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Answers (1)

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September 5, 2024

Answer: Recommend doing hyfrecation to minimize appearance. Combine with TCA to close open pore.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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September 5, 2024

Answer: Recommend doing hyfrecation to minimize appearance. Combine with TCA to close open pore.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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