Wart/Mole (Not Sure) on Nose? (photo)

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I have a wart/mole (Im not sure what it is really) on my nose. In school (7,8 years ago) I thought it might be a blood clot or something and tried to puncture and peel it off with a needle/blade. I really wasn't aware of the consequences. It has now raised and got bigger with time. I live in Libya and there are not much dermatologist and skin experts here. Its getting really embarrassing for me and I try to avoid people because of it. Please tell me what are my options. Best Wishes.

Sam Naficy, MD, FACS · Answer

I would recommend a shave excision for this lesion on your nose.  The area will result in a flat red area over the first week and then transition to pink and will eventually result in minimal scarring.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

The nose growth will need surgical excision and biopsy. It is important to have a pathologist examine the specimen under the microscope.  Surgical excision would be an excellent modality.

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

I would say the growth on your nose appears to be a mole rather than a wart.  The only way to remove it would be to do so surgically.  This could be done with a relatively minor procedure that would shave off the growth.  Unfortunately, I cannot give you advice on how to find a physician in Libya who could perform such a procedure.

Mitchell Schwartz, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Based on the appearance of the growth in the picture, it appears to most likely be a nevus (mole). In my opinion, the best way to remove it would be a "shave excision" where the mole is actually "shaved off" at a level just below the surface of the skin. This is a simple procedure that takes only a few minutes and typically results in minimal scarring.

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