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Reasons for Bloody Noses

The lining of the nose contains many tiny blood vessels that lie close to the surface and damage easily. Consequently, many injuries, drugs and diseases can cause a bloody nose, also called epistaxis. Dr. D.J. Pallin, in "Annals of Emergency...

Nose Bleeds in Toddlers

Nosebleeds in toddlers are rather common and usually not serious. Your toddler may have frequent nosebleeds for many reasons, some of which could indicate a more serious underlying condition. If you're concerned about your toddler having...

Telangiectasia on the Nose

Telangiectasias are caused by blood vessel growth and dilation near the surface of your skin. They can occur anywhere on the body and are often inconsequential. In some cases, however, they are signs of an underlying disease process and should be...

What Are the Causes of Bloody Noses?

Nosebleeds are at best annoying, and at worst, life-threatening. Usually the site of bleeding is the front part of the septum separating the nostrils. The most common causes of bleeding in this area are minor trauma and dryness of the tissue....

Essential Telangiectasia & Eye Involvement

Telangiectasia, of the variety called essential or idiopathic to denote its unknown cause, is an uncommon skin disorder in which telangiectases, distended capillaries forming red skin spots, develop and gradually spread. This tends to primarily...