Rhinophyma is a large, bulbous, ruddy nose caused by granulomatous infiltration, commonly due to untreated rosacea.^[1]

Rhinophyma is characterised by prominent pores and a fibrous thickening of the nose, sometimes with papules.^[2] It is associated with the common skin condition rosacea. It can carry a strong psychological impact due to its effect on one’s personal appearance.^[3]

Alcoholism is mistakenly attributed as a cause of this disease, but heavy alcohol consumption does aggravate the condition. Rhinophyma may be diagnosed without testing, but a skin biopsy can confirm the diagnosis. Surgical treatment may be beneficial.

Rhinophyma is a slowly progressive condition due to hypertrophy of the sebaceous glands of the tip of the nose often seen in cases of long-standing acne rosacea; it is not a neoplasm. It presents as a pink, lobulated mass over the nose with superficial vascular dilation; it mostly affects men past middle age. Patients seek advice because of the perceived unsightly appearance of the enlargement, or obstruction in breathing and vision.

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Treatment consists of paring down the bulk of the tissue with a sharp instrument or carbon dioxide laser and allowing the area to re-epithelialise. Sometimes, the tissue is completely excised and the raw area skin-grafted.^[5]

The term rhinophyma is derived from the Greek rhis (‘nose’) and phyma (‘growth’).

• Phymas in rosacea

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