I'm noticing this short vertical red line on the bridge of my nose that pops up sometimes and then disappears after a few hours or days. I'm curious what might be causing this?

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Dr Anshul Maheshwari

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The intermittent appearance of a short, vertical, red line on the bridge of your nose could be caused by a broken blood vessel or capillary, possibly due to minor trauma, rubbing, or picking,

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Answered 04/07/2025

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