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Rinofima - Overview

Nombres alternativos

Nariz bulbosa; Rosácea fimatosa

Definición:

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

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 en absoluto y en las que consumen grandes cantidades de alcohol y es una afección mucho más común en hombres que en mujeres.

La causa de la rinofima se desconoce, aunque se piensa que es una forma severa de rosácea. Es un trastorno relativamente raro.

  • Reviewed last on: 10/3/2010
  • Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

Referencias

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Habif TP. Acne, rosacea, and related disorders. In: Habif TP, ed. Clinical Dermatology. 5th ed. St. Louis, Mo: Mosby Elsevier; 2009:chap 7.

Brodsky J. Management of benign skin lesions commonly affecting the face: actinic keratosis, seborrheic keratosis, and rosacea. Curr Opin Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2009 Aug;17(4):315-20.

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