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| '''Rhinophyma''' is a descriptive term for a large, bulbous, ruddy appearance of the ]. It was once thought to be caused by heavy alcohol consumption. It is derived from the ] ''rhis'' ('nose') and ''phyma'' ('growth'). | '''Rhinophyma''' is a descriptive term for a large, bulbous, ruddy appearance of the ]. It was once thought to be caused by heavy alcohol consumption. It is derived from the ] ''rhis'' ('nose') and ''phyma'' ('growth'). Rhinophyma may be diagnosed without testing, but a skin biopsy can confirm the diagnoses. | ||
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Rhinophyma is a descriptive term for a large, bulbous, ruddy appearance of the nose. It was once thought to be caused by heavy alcohol consumption. It is derived from the Greek rhis ('nose') and phyma ('growth'). Rhinophyma may be diagnosed without testing, but a skin biopsy can confirm the diagnoses.
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