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The appearance of flushed skin around the nose varies from person to person. It can depend on the specific condition that causes it, how severe the irritation is, and a persons skin color.

Some people notice dry, itchy spots, raised or indented skin, or tiny blisters.

In people with dark skin, flushed skin around the nose may appear violet or purple. It may also be less noticeable, even when the rash is severe.

People with dark skin may also find that their doctors do not easily recognize the signs of various skin conditions. This may be due to dermatology textbooks that have focused on light-skinned patients.

For example, a 2020 study found that dermatologists might not recognize the skin manifestations of COVID-19 in Black patients. This can undermine their quality of care.

Learn about how rashes can look on dark skin here.

There are many different conditions or factors that could cause flushed skin around a persons nose.

Simply wiping the nose over and over can irritate the skin. This is especially the case during dry, cold months when the skin is more likely to be dry and irritated.

A person may notice that their skin looks red or purple, and the pain may worsen when they wipe their nose.

Some people develop mild allergic reactions to substances that touch their skin. Doctors call this contact dermatitis.

Irritant contact dermatitis irritates the skin but does not cause an allergic reaction. It may cause flushed skin and a raised rash, but the rash should not spread or cause a fever.

Causes of irritant contact dermatitis on the nose may include:

Symptoms of allergic contact dermatitis, such as a rash, may appear 2 days after a person has come into contact with an allergen.

Some causes may include fragrances and the preservative thimerosal, which features in some antibiotic creams.

Less commonly, a person may develop a life-threatening allergic reaction called anaphylaxis. This usually happens within a few minutes of exposure to an allergen.

Anaphylaxis may begin as a rapidly spreading rash. If a person sees a rash on their nose, they should check their body for bumps or other rashes.

Anaphylaxis is a medical emergency. If a person sees a spreading rash or has trouble breathing, they should call 911.

Rosacea is a skin condition that causes flushed skin and inflammation. While rosacea can affect any part of the body, it often begins around the nose.

A person might notice flushed skin, damaged blood vessels, tiny bumps, or changes in the shape of the nose. Rosacea is not dangerous, but it can affect a persons appearance.

In some people, rosacea may also be a sign of an underlying illness, such as an autoimmune disease.

Rosacea is more prevalent in people between the ages of 30 and 50 and in those with light skin. It is more likely to affect females than males.

Discover the best skin care products for rosacea here.

Eczema is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that causes dry, irritated patches of skin.

Sometimes the irritation is so severe that the patches crack open and bleed. Allergens and irritation can trigger an eczema flare, but dry skin is also a common culprit.

Redness around the nose may be eczema if it feels dry and itchy, looks white, red, or flaky, and worsens when the skin is dry.

Learn about what eczema can look like on black skin here.

A person can develop a sunburn just around their nose if they:

If the redness is flat and turns flesh-colored when a person presses on it, it may be a sunburn.

Sunburn may also feel dry and very sore. Severe sunburns sometimes blister.

Sunburn is a risk factor for skin cancer.

African American people have a lower melanoma survival rate than Caucasians. This may be due to delays in care.

Learn about how sunburn affects dark skin here.

An infection at the entrance of the nose called nasal vestibulitis can cause flushed skin and tiny, blister-like bumps around the nose and just inside of it.

A person may feel pain, swelling, and intense sensitivity. Some people develop a fever, though a person does not have to have a fever to have vestibulitis.

Nasal vestibulitis happens when bacteria enter the skin of the nose, often following an injury or infection. It can happen after a person trims their nose hairs.

Nasal vestibulitis is easy to treat, but it can spread to other areas of the body, so it is important to see a doctor.

Veins, which carry blood back to the heart, have valves in them to prevent blood from flowing the wrong way.

However, when these valves become damaged, the veins may look damaged and twisted. These are known as varicose veins.

Varicose veins often occur in the legs and feet. They especially happen in pregnant people and those who are overweight or obese. However, a person can develop varicose veins anywhere, including the nose.

The nose may look red, but when a person looks more closely, they might see tiny damaged blood vessels.

Learn 10 home remedies for varicose veins here.

Lupus is an autoimmune condition that causes the body to attack healthy tissue, leading to a wide range of symptoms and chronic illnesses.

Some people with lupus develop a malar rash, also known as a butterfly rash because it resembles a butterfly. This rash can cover the nose and cheeks.

In some cases, the butterfly rash may be the first symptom of lupus.

Learn about more symptoms of lupus here.

Infections of the skin can cause red, painful skin that may feel hot to the touch.

Cellulitis, one such infection, can begin with an injury even a small one. It might be as simple as dry, cracked skin. Bacteria gets into the deep layer of skin, called the dermis, and begins spreading. A person might notice flushed streaks, heat, pain, or swelling.

Bacterial skin infections can spread to other areas of the body, potentially even endangering a persons life. Therefore, it is important to seek prompt care.

See pictures of skin infections here.

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