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rhinophyma

Hypertrophy of the nose with follicular dilatation. Etiology: rosacea Epidemiology: -> more common in men than women Pathlogy: 1) sebaceous gland hyperplasia 2) fibrosis 3) increased vascularity Clinical manifestations: - irregular nodular growth & deformity of the nose - affects the tip of the nose - the sides & top of the nose can also be involved * images [3] Management: 1) CO2 laser surgery 2) dermabrasion 3) electrosurgery

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References

  1. Saunders Manual of Medical Practice, Rakel (ed), WB Saunders, Philadelphia, 1996, pg 1003-1004
  2. Stedman's Medical Dictionary 26th ed, Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, 1995
  3. DermNet NZ. Rhinophyma (images) http://www.dermnetnz.org/acne/rhinophyma.html