Good Morning Doctor.I have what has been called "calcium deposits/build up" along the sides of my nose, spreading out to my cheek areas. They aren't real visible yet, or irritating, they're annoying for me. I don't want for them to get any bigger - do I need to have them removed surgically? What are your recommendations. Is there a home remedy I can try to remove them?
**1. calcium deposits can range from stress [calcium deposits form when bone is damaged or placed under stress] and/or vitamin deficiency to some disease problem [scleroderma/Sarcoidosis], thus [check with your Physician regarding laboratory values and examination] and since the deposits usually do not regrow after removal, it may be necessary to go for surgery [from cosmetic point of view]PS. since your age and sex is not known thus it is worth mentioning that women appear to be more at risk for calcium deposits, and they are commonly associated with osteoporosis and aging. 2. restrict calcium intake [milk/milk products], use of moist heat will suffice.PS. since calcium deposits occurring in cartilage [nose] can cause painful inflammatory condition, see a Rheumatologist or an Orthopedic surgeon.