Skin Conditions
Rhinophyma
Moderate
ICD-10: L71 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: नाक का बढ़ना · தமிழ்: மூக்கு வீக்கம் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಮೂಗು ಊತ · తెలుగు: ముక్కు వాపు · বাংলা: নাক ফুলে যাওয়া · मराठी: नाक फुगणे · ગુજરાતી: નાક ફૂલવું
About this condition
Rhinophyma is a skin condition that causes the nose to become enlarged, red, and bumpy with thickened skin, typically affecting the tip and sides. It is an advanced stage of rosacea that develops gradually over years, more commonly in men. While not dangerous to health, it can cause significant cosmetic concerns and may be treated with medications or surgical procedures to reshape the nose.
Common symptoms
bulbous nose
enlarged red nose
thick nose skin
bumpy nose
swollen nose
nose deformity
When to see a doctor: routine checkup recommended
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | नाक का बढ़ना · राइनोफाइमा · नाक की विकृति · लाल फूली नाक |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | மூக்கு வீக்கம் · தடித்த மூக்கு · மூக்கு சிதைவு · சிவப்பு மூக்கு வீக்கம் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಮೂಗು ಊತ · ರೈನೋಫೈಮಾ · ಮೂಗಿನ ವಿರೂಪತೆ · ದಪ್ಪ ಮೂಗು |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | ముక్కు వాపు · రైనోఫైమా · ముక్కు వికృతత · మందమైన ముక్కు |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | নাক ফুলে যাওয়া · রাইনোফাইমা · নাকের বিকৃতি · মোটা নাক |
| Marathi (मराठी) | नाक फुगणे · राईनोफायमा · नाकाची विकृती · जाड नाक |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | નાક ફૂલવું · રાઇનોફાઇમા · નાકની વિકૃતિ · જાડું નાક |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Rhinophyma?
bulbous nose, enlarged red nose, thick nose skin, bumpy nose, swollen nose, nose deformity.
When should I see a doctor?
routine checkup recommended
Is Rhinophyma common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Rhinophyma?
Severity is classified as Moderate. routine checkup recommended.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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