Fibrous papule of the nose
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Fibrous papule of the nose is a harmless small bump on or near the nose. It is typically dome-shaped, skin-colored, white or reddish, smooth and firm.[1][2]Less frequently it can occur elsewhere on the face.[3] Sometimes there are a few.[1] It may be shiny and remains unchanged for life. There may be a central hair.[3]
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Fibrous papule of the nose | |
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Other names | Benign solitary fibrous papule, fibrous papule of the face[1] |
Fibrous papule of the nose | |
Specialty | Dermatology |
Symptoms | Persistent, usually solitary, unchanging, small, shiny, smooth, firm bump on or near nose[1] |
Usual onset | Young adult[2] |
Duration | Permanent[2] |
Causes | Unknown,[3] originates in dermal dendrocyte[4] |
Diagnostic method | Appearance, skin biopsy, histopathology[3] |
Differential diagnosis | Benign melanocytic naevus, early BCC[2] |
Treatment | Usually none, shave excision,[2] electrosurgery[3] |
Prognosis | Harmless, longlasting,[2] recurrence rare[1] |
Frequency | Common[4] |
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The precise cause is unknown.[3] It is a type of angiofibroma which originates in a dendrocyte in skin.[4]
It is common, usually appearing in young adults and then remaining permanent.[2][4]