Table of Contents
- Overview
- Symptoms
- Treatment
- Prevention
- Images
Bulbous nose; Nose - bulbous; Phymatous rosacea
Treatment
Surgery to reshape the nose is the best known treatment for rhinophyma. Surgery may be done with a laser, scalpel, or a rotating brush (dermabrasion). There have been reports of good results from using certain acne medications.
Support Groups
Expectations (prognosis)
Rhinophyma can be corrected with surgery, but the condition may return.
Complications
The change in appearance can cause emotional distress.
Calling your health care provider
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you have symptoms of rhinophyma and would like to discuss treatment.
Images
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Review Date: 10/03/2010
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of
Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of
Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director,
A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
