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Rhinophyma: A Report of Two Patients Managed With Electrosurgery
Houda El Abbade1, Hanane Baybay1, Riham Alheyasat1
1Dermatology, Hassan II University Hospital, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, MAR.
Cureus
|August 11, 2026
Summary
Rhinophyma, a severe form of rosacea, causes nasal enlargement. Surgical treatment like electrosurgery, combined with specialized wound care, effectively reshapes the nose and improves patient quality of life.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Plastic Surgery
Background:
- Rhinophyma is a chronic, disfiguring nasal condition secondary to rosacea.
- It leads to significant cosmetic and psychosocial impairment due to progressive nasal enlargement and hypertrophy.