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Treatment for Purple Veins on the Nose?

G
GuinnessMar 23, 2009

I have a couple of purple veins, quite dark on one side of my nose. What could've caused this and how do I get rid of them?

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Dr. Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS
Dr. Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS
Board Certified Phlebologist
Answered on Mar 28, 2015
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Dr. Craig Crippen, MD
Dr. Craig Crippen, MD
Physician
Answered on Oct 27, 2010
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Dr. Stuart H. Bentkover, MD (retired)
Dr. Stuart H. Bentkover, MD (retired)
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Feb 10, 2015
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