Greetings,

In the last two months I have noticed a large flat freckle on the end of my nose.  I have several freckles and few moles on my body, and I have no moles on my face.  This freckle is large and has absolutely no texture or depth.  But it`s quite large, almost like a group of freckles that have somehow merged.  I think it`s getting bigger, which of course means I need to see a doctor, but I`m living overseas and am not quite sure what to do.

I have also noticed that the bridge of skin that divides my nostils is slightly uneven.  It`s subtle, but I would have noticed it before.  It dips a little lower on the left side, the side where the freckle is located.  Originally I thought that perhaps this is my first age spot ... in the worst possible location.  But there`s something odd about it.

Additionally, I noticed a few days ago that there is a large growth under my skin.  I discovered it when I pushed upward on the bridge of my nose, thereby pulling my nose back and stretching the nostrils.  It shows up as a yellowish round growth/object on the same side as my freckle.  When I squeeze the tip of my nose together and slide my fingers down toward the end, I can feel a change.

Does the nose have any detached cartilage near it`s end?  Faces are usually asymetirical, so would the same apply to the inner structure of a nose?  Except for the freckle, none of this is noticeable to the casual observer.  But something does seem off kelter, and now I`m quite concerned, as I`m fair skinned with red hair.  I`m 36 and know that age spots are common, but I would appreciate any insights regarding what I`ve described.  I`ll try to find a doctor, but I don`t know if my basic insurance will cover it.

If any doctors are reading this, I would welcome your insight.  I`ve read what I can and am in need of some guidance or at least an education.

Thank you!

Hi, I was wondering if you ever found out what the growth is?  I have the same thing going on with my nose, except I had a fairly small mole on the left side of my nose.  I had it removed last week, but reports aren't back yet.  My dermatologist said from the looks of it, it was probably okay.  I asked her about the growth, but she wasn't sure what may have caused it, I think she wanted to check on the mole first.  Please let me know if you have found out anything else, I'm starting to really worry!  Thanks!