Rinofima

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Rinofima

Definición:

Rinofima es una nariz grande, bulbosa y de color rojo (rojiza).

Nombres alternativos:

Nariz bulbosa; Rosácea fimatosa

Causas, incidencia y factores de riesgo:

Alguna vez se pensó que la rinofima era causada por el consumo excesivo de alcohol, pero esto no es cierto. La rinofima ocurre igual en personas que no beben y en las que consumen grandes cantidades de alcohol y se manifiesta casi exclusivamente en hombres mayores de 40 años.

La causa de la rinofima se desconoce, aunque por lo general se considera como una forma de rosácea grave. Es un trastorno relativamente poco común que consiste en el engrosamiento de la piel de la nariz y la presencia de muchas glándulas sebáceas. La nariz presenta una apariencia bulbosa.

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