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Im Having Early Rhinophyma.There is Significant Swelling and Acne on my Nose. What to Do?
asked 5 months ago by kitty88 in chennai, india
Latest answer by Gary Goldenberg, MD
Question viewed 179 times
Tags: nose, rhinophyma
The disfiguration is bothering. I tried a course of clindamycin. It didnt help. Can anything be done in 3 months? Because im joining work in 3 months.
3 answers to Im Having Early Rhinophyma.There is Significant Swelling and Acne on my Nose. What to Do?
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Rhinophyma Treatment
Accutane is an excellent treatment for early rhinophyma. That is no surprise since Rhinophyma is caused by hypertrophied sebaceous glands and nothing shrinks sebaceous glands permanently than this. I would recommend low dose Accutane to circumvent possible side effects.
However, photodynamic therapy and the Smoothbeam laser would also work.
Remember it is extremely important NOT to become pregnant on the teratogen Accutane even on low dose.
Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD
Virginia Beach Dermatologist
Virginia Beach Dermatologist
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Rhinophyma and acne
Rhinophyma is more symptom of rasacea (adult acne if you will) than acne vulgaris (common or teenage acne). Management of rhinophyma can be difficult. Oral antibiotics may help. I would also consider photodynamic therapy to try and shrink the oil glands. Dermabrasion would be one of your last resorts.
Gary Goldenberg, MD
New York Dermatologist
New York Dermatologist
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Swelling and acne on the nose need to be evaluated by a dermatologist.
Swelling and acne on the nose need to be evaluated by a dermatologist. Please have your dermatologist evaluate you and treat you for this. If you currently do not have a dermatologist please find a board certified dermatologist in your area. You likely will need oral antibiotic/anti-inflammatory agents, and possibly topical retinoids, among others. These are prescription medications that need to be given by a licensed physician.
