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| '''Rhinophyma''' is a descriptive term for a large, bulbous, ruddy appearance of the ] caused by ]tous infiltration. This is commonly due to untreated ]. | '''Rhinophyma''' is a descriptive term for a large, bulbous, ruddy appearance of the ] caused by ]tous infiltration. This is commonly due to untreated ]. | ||
| No known factor is known to cause this disease. It was once thought to be caused by alcohol consumption but that has proven to be false. It is derived from the ] ''rhis'' ('nose') and ''phyma'' ('growth'). Rhinophyma may be diagnosed without testing, but a skin biopsy can confirm the diagnosis. | No known factor is known to cause this disease. It was once thought to be caused by alcohol consumption but that has proven to be false. It is derived from the ] ''rhis'' ('nose') and ''phyma'' ('growth'). Rhinophyma may be diagnosed without testing, but a skin biopsy can confirm the diagnosis. Surgical treatment may be beneficial. | ||
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Rhinophyma is a descriptive term for a large, bulbous, ruddy appearance of the nose caused by granulomatous infiltration. This is commonly due to untreated rosacea.
No known factor is known to cause this disease. It was once thought to be caused by alcohol consumption but that has proven to be false. It is derived from the Greek rhis ('nose') and phyma ('growth'). Rhinophyma may be diagnosed without testing, but a skin biopsy can confirm the diagnosis. Surgical treatment may be beneficial.
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