Rhinophyma

A manifestation of severe ROSACEA resulting in significant enlargement of the NOSE and occurring primarily in men. It is caused by hypertrophy of the SEBACEOUS GLANDS and surrounding CONNECTIVE TISSUE. The nose is reddened and marked with TELANGIECTASIS.

Year introduced: 1991(1975)

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Tree Number(s): C17.800.716.500, C17.800.794.650

MeSH Unique ID: D012224

Entry Terms:

• Rhinophymas

All MeSH Categories
Diseases Category
Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases
Skin Diseases
Rosacea
Rhinophyma

All MeSH Categories
Diseases Category
Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases
Skin Diseases
Sebaceous Gland Diseases
Rhinophyma