Disease Nose Pictures

Skin Cancer on Nose

Mon 01 Feb 2016 21:24:00 +0200

Skin cancer, the most common type of cancer, results from the abnormal and uncontrollable growth of skin cells. Skin cancers can affect many parts of the body, such as the trunk, legs, arms and face and most often affect areas exposed to the sun. The fact that noses protrude from the face makes it more vulnerable to sustaining damage from the sun's ultraviolet rays. Excessive sun exposure increases the risk of developing one of the types of skin cancer.

Basal cell carcinoma is the most common type of non-melanoma skin cancer, as well as the most common type of nose cancer. It begins in the basal cells. Basal cells reside in the deepest part of the epidermis---the outer layer of skin. Basal cells function to produce more keratinocytes, the main type of cell found in skin. A sore or lesion on the nose that fails to heal often indicates the presence of skin cancer. The appearance of the lesion can help determine the type of cancer present. Basal cell carcinoma often produces sores that look pearly white or waxy. The white waxy area may look like a scar, making it easy to overlook. Basal cell carcinomas grow slowly and rarely spread to nearby lymph nodes or distant organs. They can, however, cause extensive damage to surrounding tissues. Although easy to treat, basal cell carcinoma causes a high recurrence rate.

Squamous cell carcinoma, also classified as a non-melanoma cancer, is the second most common type of cancer that can affect the nose, and begins in the flat cells located in the outermost layer of epidermis known as the stratus corneum. These flat cells, known as squamous cells, form the final layer of living cells in the epidermis. Squamous cell carcinoma accounts for approximately 20 percent of the nearly 1 million cases of skin cancer diagnosed each year, as reported in 2010 by the American Academy of Dermatology. Squamous cell carcinoma produces a red patch on the skin, often appearing scaly or crusted. A red nodule that feels firm to the touch may also indicate squamous cell carcinoma. Squamous cell carcinoma is more aggressive than basal cell carcinoma if left untreated, and can spread to nearly lymph nodes or metastasize to other organs.

Melanoma. Skin contains two main types of cells: the keratinocytes that produce the protein keratin, and melanocytes that produce the pigment called melanin. Melanoma cancers begin in the melanocytes. Benign tumors of the melanocytes, known as moles, often make it difficult to detect the presence of melanoma cancer. Because melanomas begin in the melanocytes, these cancers usually produce skin lesions that look brown or black, but may also cause a lesion with no color. Melanomas can develop anywhere on the body, but most often develop in areas that have had exposure to the sun including the nose and the rest of the face. If left untreated, melanomas can spread to the lymph nodes and other organs in the body. Although much less common than the other types of skin cancer, melanoma causes the most skin cancer deaths, as reported by the American Cancer Society.

Herpes on Nose

Mon 01 Feb 2016 20:24:00 +0200

Nasal herpes are blisters and sores in and around the nose that are caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). They are also commonly found in and around the mouth, genitals, and buttocks; however, they can appear nearly everywhere on the body. The sores can be both uncomfortable and unattractive and can occur frequently in some individuals. Although nasal herpes are not fatal, for people with chronic illnesses and babies, a serious infection can be alarming.

Fever blisters, cold sores, and herpes simplex virus type 1 are all interchangeable names for nasal herpes. They are usually blisters that are filled with clear liquid. Unfortunately, nasal herpes can also lead to deeper wounds in the nasal area, particularly if they become infected.

There are two types of nasal herpes infections – primary infections and recurrent infections. Although the majority of individuals become infected when they are exposed to the herpes virus, only about ten percent will develop an actual sore. For a primary infection, the sores first appear two to 20 days after the individual has contacts the infected person. In addition, the primary infection sores will last anywhere from a week to ten days. Once the primary infection sores heal, there is not likely to be a scar; but, the virus never leaves the body.

Recurrent infections are usually not as severe as the primary infection. A recurrence may happen in the exact same place or in a nearby location. Unfortunately, the recurrent infections can occur every couple weeks or they may be months apart. Usually, recurrent infections are set off by other factors, such as sun, stress, fever, or trauma; or they may occur for no reason at all.

Nasal herpes are usually received from close contact with other people. They are easy to catch and easy to spread. They can be transmitted from sharing a bath towel, face cloth, or even eating after other people. Many people get their first bout of nasal herpes when they are children and then suffer from recurrent infections for years to come. They can be treated with anti-viral drugs and there are a variety of over-the-counter medicines that can help ease the symptoms.

For more information on nasal herpes, consult a dermatologist. He or she will be able to indicate whether the sores in the nose are actually the result of herpes simplex type 1 or if the individual is suffering from a different problem. There are several other diseases and medical conditions that mimic nasal herpes, so a medical opinion is always the safer than any self-diagnosis.

Hemangioma in Nose

Mon 01 Feb 2016 20:10:00 +0200

A hemangioma is an abnormal buildup of blood vessels in the skin or internal organs. About one third of hemangiomas are present at birth. The rest appear in the first several months of life.

The hemangioma may be:
In the top skin layers (capillary hemangioma)
Deeper in the skin (cavernous hemangioma)
A mixture of both

Symptoms of a hemangioma are:
A red to reddish-purple, raised sore (lesion) on the skin
A massive, raised, tumor with blood vessels
Most hemangiomas are on the face and neck.

Nose Boil

Mon 01 Feb 2016 19:54:00 +0200

A boil is a localized infection of the hair follicle and the skin tissue surrounding it. It is a red swollen painful bump under the skin which looks similar to an overgrown pimple. It is filled with pus. It is caused by staphylococcus bacteria. Boils can occur anywhere on the body, but most often they are present in the armpits, thighs, buttocks, shoulders, face, chest, back, nose, ear and lips. Boils in general and nose boils in particular need immediate medical attention, or else it can lead to many complications. Particularly nose boils are risky because the veins in the nose are directly connected to the brain. If the infection reaches the brain through nasal veins, it can cause cavernous sinus thrombosis, a relatively fatal condition.

Basal Cell Carcinoma Nose

Mon 01 Feb 2016 19:01:00 +0200

Basal cells are small, round skin cells normally found in the upper part of your skin. When these cells become cancerous, they grow out of control. Basal cell tumors rarely spread or cause death. But cancerous basal cells usually turn into small skin tumors that can destroy skin and nearby tissues. They can grow large over time, causing damage around and under them. Basal cell cancer can grow on any part of the body. However, most basal cell cancers are found on some part of the face. This can cause disfigurement, and can interfere with the function of the eyelids, nose, and mouth.

Basal cell cancer often develops because of repeated, long-term exposure to the sun. People with light skin and blue eyes are at particularly high risk. Less often, basal cell cancer may be caused by exposure to arsenic or certain industrial pollutants. Older people who received X-ray treatment for acne as teenagers are at higher risk of developing basal cell cancer.

Basal cell skin cancer usually appears as a tiny, painless bump with a pink, pearly surface. As the cancer slowly grows, the center of the bump may become sore and develop into a crater that bleeds, crusts, or forms a scab.

A rare type of basal cell cancer may look like a small scar. Although it is commonly located on the face, basal cell cancer can develop on the ears, back, neck and other skin surfaces frequently exposed to the sun.

Nasal Furuncle

Tue 19 Jan 2016 20:17:00 +0200

More serious infections result in furuncles in the nasal vestibule. Boils may develop into a spreading infection under the skin (cellulitis) at the tip of the nose. A doctor becomes concerned about infections in this part of the face because veins lead from there to the brain. A life-threatening condition called cavernous sinus thrombosis can develop if the bacteria spread to the brain through these veins. A person with a nasal furuncle usually takes an antibiotic by mouth and applies mupirocin ointment and also moist hot cloths 3 times a day for about 15 to 20 minutes at a time. A doctor may need to surgically drain large boils or those that do not respond to antibiotic therapy.