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Rinofima - Treatment

Nombres alternativos

Nariz bulbosa; Rosácea fimatosa

Tratamiento:

El mejor tratamiento conocido para el rinofima es la cirugía para moldear de nuevo la nariz. La cirugía se puede hacer con láser, escalpelo o un cepillo rotatorio (dermoabrasión). Asimismo, ha habido informes de buenos resultados con el uso de ciertos medicamentos para el acné.

Expectativas (pronóstico):

El rinofima se puede corregir con cirugía, pero la afección puede reaparecer.

Complicaciones:

El cambio en la apariencia puede causar un sufrimiento emocional.

Situaciones que requieren asistencia médica:

Solicite una cita con el médico si tiene síntomas de rinofima y se desea consultar acerca del tratamiento.

Rosácea

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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