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Rhinophyma

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Alternative Names:
Bulbous nose; Nose - bulbous; Phymatous rosacea
Symptoms:

Symptoms involve an abnormal appearance of the nose:

  • Thickening
  • Bulb shape
  • May be reddish
  • Waxy, yellow surface
Signs and tests:

Rhinophyma may usually be diagnosed without any testing. A skin biopsy may be needed to confirm the diagnosis in unusual cases.

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