Any ideas how to get rid of this red dot on end of nose? (Photo)

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Hey guys had this red dot on the end of my nose for a few years , any ideas how to get rid? Thanks in advance

Nelson Lee Novick, MD · Answer

The photo is a bit unclear. But, it is likely that this represents a small collection of "broken blood vessels" (in lay lingo, or more correctly called "telangiectasia"--a over collection of tiny capillaries that are entirely superfluous, i.e. neither supply any nutrition or oxygen to the skin and are simply a cosmetic nuisance. If so, this can be easily treated in a matter of seconds using light electrofulguration--i.e. a tiny current of electricity to close the vessels off. I treated two separate patients with exactly this issue just this past Thursday. I usually give the patients a mirror to hold and let them enjoy the smile of the patients at the the "magic" of the blood vessels disappearing before their eyes. No need for expensive light or laser-based treatments so offered touted for this. Make sure to consult with a board certified cosmetic dermatologist and best of luck.

Reuel Aspacio, MD, FAAD - Account Suspended · Answer

That is likely a telangiectasia and that can be treated with a laser like the Cutera EXCEL V.

See a Dermatologist for a proper evaluation.

Best of luck!

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