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In the past few days, I have a sudden indentation and dent in a line on my nose. What is wrong? (Photo)

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miracle2020Mar 6, 2020

I have been having severe allergy, stuffy runny nose and sneezing fits. Nose bothering me. What could this sudden indentation be caused by or what is wrong?

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