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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 ]. | ||
| Alcoholism is one of the reasons for this disease by mass alcohol consumption and is suffered by many alcoholics. 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. | Alcoholism is one of the reasons for this disease by mass alcohol consumption and is suffered by many alcoholics. 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. | ||
| A recent case was seen at Chipotle. | |||
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Medical condition| Rhinophyma | |
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| Specialty | Dermatology  |
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.
Alcoholism is one of the reasons for this disease by mass alcohol consumption and is suffered by many alcoholics. 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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| Dermatitis and eczema | |
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| Atopic dermatitis | |
| Seborrheic dermatitis | |
| Contact dermatitis (allergic, irritant) | |
| Eczema | |
| Pruritus/Itch/ Prurigo |
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