HELP? popped blood vessel (i think?)

[bcl62]

So, the other day i was popping a small pimple on the middle to upper part of my nose. A few minutes later on the very tip of my nose (not where the pimple was) a circular dot about the size of a dime appeared. It is redish/purplish in color. It has been present for about 2 days and still looks the same. Is the idea that i tried to hard to pop the pimple and eneded up popping a blood vessel in my nose sound logical? If so, how long before this goes away? I do not prefer to look like Rudolph for much longer...

 

[Moonbear]

Yes, that's likely what happened given the timing and color. It should go away as quickly as any other bruise you get. If it doesn't, then you might want to get it checked out, but I wouldn't be worried yet unless it hasn't started fading within 3-5 days.

 

[ravenprp]

It is possible that you may have popped a blood vessel in your nose while trying to pop the pimple. This can happen when there is too much pressure applied to the skin. The redish/purplish circular dot you are describing could be a bruise caused by the burst blood vessel. This should go away within a week or two as the body reabsorbs the blood. In the meantime, you can apply a cold compress to the area to help reduce swelling and promote healing. If the spot becomes painful, swollen, or does not improve after a couple of weeks, it is best to consult a doctor for further evaluation. In the future, it is important to be gentle when trying to pop pimples and to avoid using excessive force.