Keloid bump on the nose

A nasal keloid can follow piercing, trauma, surgery, or inflamed skin. It may be firm, smooth, raised, itchy, tender, or darker or lighter than nearby skin, and it can extend outside the original wound. A bump inside or beside the nose may instead be irritation, infection, a blocked gland, or another skin lesion. Its exact position, whether it changes with pressure, and whether it affects breathing help guide the examination. Do not diagnose it from a photograph alone.

Avoid squeezing, puncturing, or applying untested acids to the nose. Reduce rubbing from glasses, masks, or repeated touching and follow gentle cleansing advice. A dermatologist may offer a scar injection, selected laser treatment, cryotherapy, or surgery, depending on the tissue and location. [Pulsed Dye Laser Treatment](/treatments/laser-and-energy/pulsed-dye-laser-treatment/) may be discussed when colour and surface changes are relevant, while [Keloid Removal Surgery](/treatments/surgical-dermatology/keloid-excision/) addresses selected raised scars. Treatment planning should protect both skin and nasal function.

Seek urgent medical advice for rapidly increasing swelling, severe pain, spreading redness, pus, fever, or any difficulty breathing. Arrange a dermatology assessment if the bump grows beyond an old wound, bleeds repeatedly, becomes ulcerated, or does not settle. Broader information about new [Skin Lumps](/symptoms/skin-lumps/) can help you prepare for the visit.

Ask whether the bump is a keloid, infection, or another lesion; whether the nasal lining is involved; which treatment protects breathing and appearance; what aftercare is needed; and how recurrence or colour change will be followed.