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What Causes Rhinophyma?
What causes rhinophyma? Can Erbium laser treatment cause this?
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Rhinophyma
Rhinophyma is a condition which is typically associated with Acne Rosacea.
The causes are unknown. It is manifested by a red (vascular) nose with a bumpy appearance due to sebaceous (oil) gland overgrowth. Certain foods can make it seem worse.
It has been mistakenly attributed to alcohol consumption but this is a fallacy.
However, alcohol consumption only makes the nose appear more red due to a temporary increase in blood supply.
Certain medications may limit the condition such as metrogel...
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