Progressive enlargement of the nose due to hypertrophy of the sebaceous glands of the tip of the nose and fibrosis. It usually affects older men and is associated with long-standing acne rosacea. It presents as a pink lobulated mass with dilated vessels in the nose.

Symptoms of Rhinophyma

The following features are indicative of Rhinophyma:
  • waxy, yellow surface of the nose
  • bulbous shaped nose
  • prominent pores
  • fibrous thickening of the nose
  • papules

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Common Causes of Rhinophyma

The following are the most common causes of Rhinophyma:
  • excessive alcohol consumption
  • rosacea

Risk Factors for Rhinophyma

The following factors may increase the likelihood of Rhinophyma:
  • men
  • age group 50 to 70 years

Prevention of Rhinophyma

Yes, it may be possible to prevent Rhinophyma.

Occurrence of Rhinophyma

Number of Cases

The following are the number of Rhinophyma cases seen each year worldwide:
  • Common between 1 - 10 Million cases

Common Age Group

Rhinophyma most commonly occurs in the following age group:
  • Aged > 50 years

Common Gender

Rhinophyma can occur in any gender.

Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Rhinophyma

The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Rhinophyma:
  • Skin biopsy: To diagnose rhinophyma

Complications of Rhinophyma if untreated

Yes, Rhinophyma causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Rhinophyma is left untreated:
  • emotional stress

Procedures for Treatment of Rhinophyma

The following procedures are used to treat Rhinophyma:
  • Surgery: To reshape the nose
  • Carbon dioxide (CO2) laser surgery: To pair down the bulk of the tissue

Time for Treatment of Rhinophyma

While time-period of treatment for each patient may vary, below is the typical time-period for Rhinophyma to resolve if treated properly under an expert supervision:
  • In 1 - 4 weeks

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This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
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