RhinophymaFrom our partner site on skin cancer, SkinCancerConnection.com.
Rhinophyma is a large, bulbous, ruddy appearance of the nose. Alternative Names: Bulbous nose; Nose - bulbous; Phymatous rosacea Causes, incidence, and risk factors: Formation of an enlarged, red nose was once thought to be caused by heavy alcohol consumption, but this is not the case. Rhinophyma occurs equally in those who do not drink at all and those who drink alcohol in quantity. It is seen almost exclusively in men over age 40. advertisement The cause of rhinophyma is unknown, though it is generally regarded as a severe form of rosacea. It is a relatively rare disorder involving thickening of the skin on the nose and the presence of many oil glands. Although rhynophyma is a cosmetic disorder, it may cause emotional distress if symptoms are obvious or extensive.
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