Thank you for your question. I often get questions in my practice from patients about strange spots on their bodies, thus answering it will be helpful to both you and many others. Due to the low resolution of the photo provided, it is impossible to adequately assess the skin lesion. If you are very concerned about this lesion, I strongly recommend seeking consultation from a Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon with not only expertise in reconstruction of skin cancers on the nose, but also in diagnosis and management of skin cancers. Following review of the photo provided, there is a small pigmented skin lesion in the midline of the nasal tip, with what appears to be an enlarged hypertrophic pore superior to it on the nasal dorsum. Features that are concerning for Basal Cell Carcinoma include any ulcerated non-healing skin lesion, a skin lesion with poorly defined / ill defined borders (it is difficult to see where the skin lesion ends and the normal skin begins), numerous telangiectasias (fine, red lines on the surface of the lesion representing tiny blood vessels / capillaries), a crusty rough surface texture where all the surrounding skin is soft and supple, or the classic "non-healing pimple" that just won't resolve. Typically any skin cancer will enlarge over time. Spontaneous bleeding, typically from the ulcerated area, is also a common characteristic in skin cancers. However, bleeding due to irritation, picking at the lesion, or "a silly nose strip thing" is typically does not constitute spontaneous bleeding. I realize this information is very general, however, it would be inappropriate for me to pretend that I can diagnose your skin lesion based solely on your description and the photo provided. It would also be unfair to you. For that reason I strongly recommend seeking consultation with a Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon who can perform an appropriate examination of the skin lesion. Jonathan Landon, MDChief of Plastic & Reconstructive SurgerySouth Shore Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery