Rhinophyma

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Rhinophyma is a condition causing development of a large, bulbous nose associated with granulomatous infiltration, commonly due to untreated rosacea.

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Signs and symptoms

Rhinophyma is characterised by prominent pores and a fibrous thickening of the nose, sometimes with papules. It is associated with the common skin condition rosacea. It can carry a strong psychological impact due to its effect on one's personal appearance.

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Causes

Alcoholism is mistakenly attributed as a cause of this issue. Alcohol, however, may cause increased flushing in those affected.

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Pathophysiology

Rhinophyma is a slowly progressive condition due to hypertrophy of the sebaceous glands of the tip of the nose often seen in cases of long-standing rosacea; it is not a cancer. It presents as a pink, lobulated mass over the nose with dilation of the superficial blood vessels; it mostly affects men past middle age. People affected by rhinophyma typically seek advice because of the perceived unsightly appearance of the enlargement, or obstruction in breathing and vision.

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Diagnosis

Rhinophyma may be diagnosed without testing, but a skin biopsy can confirm the diagnosis.

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Treatment

Treatment consists of paring down the bulk of the tissue with a sharp instrument or carbon dioxide laser and allowing the area to re-epithelialise. Sometimes, the tissue is completely excised and the raw area skin-grafted.

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Etymology

The term rhinophyma is derived from Greek ????? "r?nós ('nose') and ???? p?yma ('growth').

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References

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External links

• MedEd at Loyola medicine/dermatology/melton/rhino1.htm
• janjuafacialsurgery (Contributor) (2012-05-10). Rhinophyma Excision by Janjua Facial Surgery. Retrieved 2013-02-10. 

Source of article : Wikipedia