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: