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I have a lump at the top of my nostril my doctor said its a boil but there's is no pain he didn't ask if it was painful what could this be?

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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

See dermatologist: Acne nodule. Rosacea nodule. Sebaceous hyperplasia. Nevus. Fibrous papule. Basal cell carcinoma. etc Best get an exam by a pro. Not a boil.

Answered 5/17/2016

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A member asked:

I have a lump at the top of my nostril my doctor said its a boil but there's is no pain he didn't ask if it was painful what could this be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

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