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I have a red dot on nose. doesnt look like acne.

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Dr. Jeffrey Fromowitz answered

See your derm: A red growth on your nose that is not a pimple should be checked by your dermatologist. My concern would be a skin cancer which in this area can mimic pimples.

Answered 1/21/2016

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A member asked:

I have a red dot on nose. doesnt look like acne.

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Dr. Jeffrey Fromowitz answered

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