There is a red bump of flesh in the nostril consider nasal polyps, hypertrophic rhinitis, folliculitis and other diseases.
1. Nasal polyps: Nasal polyps are benign proliferative diseases occurring in the nasal cavity, the etiology of which is related to pathogenic microbial infections, metamorphic reactions, and genetic factors. Patients will have nasal congestion, increased secretion and other symptoms, when the nasal polyp volume is large, can be seen in the nasal cavity has a lychee meat-like swelling, the course of the disease will show pink.
2. Hypertrophic rhinitis: hypertrophic rhinitis is characterized by hyperplasia and hypertrophy of the nasal mucous membrane layer and turbinate bone, mainly chronic simple rhinitis is not timely cure, delayed due to the etiology of local factors, environmental factors. Patients in the rhinoscopy, can be found in the local hypertrophy, light purple red and other changes.
3. Folliculitis: folliculitis is a disease mainly involving hair follicles, the cause of which is mainly related to infection, and patients will have red papules centered on hair follicles. If the nasal follicles are inflamed, red flesh bumps will be found in the nostrils.
There are many causes of a red fleshy bump in the nostril, and patients are advised to seek medical examination for a clear diagnosis.