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I have a red lump on the side of my nose which has got bigger. it doesn't really hurt but it bleeds and gets quite crusty and scabby? very unsightly,

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Dr. Alexander Gorup answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Suspicious: Growing lesion that is crust and scabby should get checked out by a doctor.

Answered 8/17/2013

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A member asked:

I have a red lump on the side of my nose which has got bigger. it doesn't really hurt but it bleeds and gets quite crusty and scabby? very unsightly,

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Alexander Gorup answered

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