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Q: Is Red and Purple Nose a Case of Rosacea?

asked by: DoctorQuestion on March 25th, 2006

I've had this red or purplish nose for about a year now. i had a bad case of acne as a kid and also still have some to this day.Could this be a case of rosacea or some other condition.

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on April 10th, 2006

Acne, Skin Disorders Answer A705

It is hard to diagnose the skin on your nose without seeing it. Rosacea affects the nose, especially in men. Rosacea first exhibits redness, then develops enlarged capillaries (teleangiectasies), and finally vesicles become filled with pus. Men can develop an ugly nose formation due to hyperplasia of the sebaceous glands . You can visit a dermatologist who can help you further.

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