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Rhinophyma

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Alternative Names

Bulbous nose; Nose - bulbous; Phymatous rosacea


Symptoms

Symptoms involve an abnormal appearance of the nose:

  • Thickening
  • Bulb shape
  • May be reddish
  • Waxy, yellow surface

Signs and tests

Rhinophyma may usually be diagnosed without any testing. A skin biopsy may be needed to confirm the diagnosis in unusual cases.


Review Date: 10/26/2006
Reviewed By: Michael S. Lehrer, M.D., Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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