Rhinophyma is associated with which of the following?: (A) Infection of hair follicles, (B) Hypertrophy of sebaceous gland, (C) Congenital deformity of the nose, (D) Hypertrophy of sweat gland
Answer is B. RHINOPHYMA / POTATO NOSE / RUM NOSE / COPPER'S NOSE / TOPPER'S NOSE / BRANDY NOSE
• Benign tumor due to hypertrophy of sebaceous glands of tip of nose.
• Seen in cases of long-standing acne rosacea.
• Precipitated by: Spicy food, Heat, Alcohol
• Treatment: Laser (CO2) Excision with skin grafting and Avoidance of alcohol.