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Rhinophyma: treatment with CO2 laser
P Lomeo1, J McDonald, J Finneman
1Department of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck, Mercy/General Health Partners, Muskegon, Michigan, USA.
Ear, Nose, & Throat Journal
|November 5, 1997
Summary
Rhinophyma, a disfiguring condition affecting elderly men, can cause facial obstruction. Carbon dioxide (CO2) laser treatment is the preferred method for managing this acne rosacea subtype at our institution.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Laser Surgery
Background:
- Rhinophyma is a severe form of acne rosacea.
- It predominantly impacts elderly men, causing significant facial disfigurement and potential airway obstruction.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the efficacy of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) laser treatment for rhinophyma.
- To establish CO2 laser as the preferred treatment modality for rhinophyma.
Main Methods:
- The study focuses on the application of CO2 laser ablation for rhinophyma.
- This method is utilized as the primary treatment approach within the institution.
Main Results:
- CO2 laser treatment effectively addresses the disfigurement associated with rhinophyma.
- It also resolves the obstructive complications of the condition.
Conclusions:
- CO2 laser therapy is a highly effective treatment for rhinophyma.
- It is recommended as the treatment of choice for managing this condition.