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Will Laser Treatment Reduce Pore Size with Rhinophyma?

I have a mild case of rhinophyma and have deep, large pores on my nose. The skin is quite thick. Will Laser treatment help and if so which is best?

1 Doctor Answer | Asked by mjn in New York City, NY
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Treatment of Rhinophyma

Rhinophyma can be described as the end stage of Rosacea, whereby sebaceous gland growth becomes so prominent that the nose becomes disfigured. A common misconception is that Rhinophyma is associated with alcohol abuse. It isn't. Most patients with this disorder bear a heavy psychological weight because of their appearance and because of the misconceptions associated with this disorder. Generally, the treatment is via surgical thinning with a scalpel, CO2 laser or... more

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36 year old male Here's how I'm treating my rhinophyma when I first discovered it (cheaply I might add) Chemical peel the affected area of the nose - Aim for triangular shape Every 3-4 days 20% Salycilic Acid - 2 mins 30% Salycilic Acid - 2 mins 70% Glycolic Acid - 2 mins (get this if the salicylic acid is taking too long to burn down the skin) Neutralize and moisturize with JoJoba Oil
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