What should you know about nose keloid removal?

A keloid is raised scar tissue that extends beyond the original injury, such as acne, piercing, or a cut. On the nose it may feel firm, itchy, tender, or tight, and its colour can differ from nearby skin. A clinician first checks whether the bump is a keloid or another type of skin lump before choosing treatment.

Treatment can include an intralesional steroid injection to soften and flatten the scar, cryotherapy to freeze selected tissue, or laser treatment to address redness or texture. Surgical excision physically removes the bulk of a keloid, but surgery is often paired with another treatment because scar tissue can regrow. Protecting the area from friction and sun while it heals supports the result.

Ask whether the plan includes staged treatment, wound care, and monitoring for renewed firmness, itching, or enlargement. Options include Steroid Injection Into The Skin, Cryotherapy (Lesion Removal), Fractional Laser Treatment, Pulsed Dye Laser Treatment, and Keloid Removal Surgery.

Arrange a dermatology assessment for a growing, painful, bleeding, or repeatedly irritated nasal bump. Seek prompt medical advice after treatment if redness spreads, pain intensifies, drainage develops, fever occurs, or the wound opens. Do not cut, squeeze, or try to burn the tissue at home.

Ask what confirmed the diagnosis, which treatment targets the raised tissue, how the nose will be dressed, and what signs suggest regrowth or infection. Ask about the expected number of visits and whether treatment of an acne trigger is needed.