Indian Dermatology Online Journal (Jan 2020)

Rhinophyma successfully treated with ultra plus CO2 laser: Report of a case and literature review

  • Jagdish Sakhiya,
  • Dhruv Sakhiya,
  • Milan Sakhiya,
  • Feral Daruwala

DOI
https://doi.org/10.4103/idoj.idoj_385_19
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 11, no. 4
pp. 619 – 622

Abstract

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Rhinophyma (Greek “nose growth”) benign skin deformity characterized by tumorous growth leading to a large, bulbous, and erythematous appearing nose. It is a rare subtype of phymatous rosacea. The exact pathogenesis is still not known. It can lead to considerable cosmetic impairment with psychosocial implications and poses a risk of developing an occult malignancy. Early diagnosis and treatment is imperative to avoid these complications. Herein, we report a case of a 47-year-old man presenting with rhinophyma who was treated with ultra plus CO2laser.

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