Abstract |
Rhinophyma is the end stage of acne rosacea, which results in a large nose due to a proliferation of sebaceous glands and fibrous tissue. In some patients, this disorder is a cosmetic problem. Use of the CO2 laser in the defocused mode to vaporize skin in a bloodless fashion is an effective treatment of rhinophyma, as demonstrated in three patients described in this report.
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Authors | R K Roenigk |
Journal | Mayo Clinic proceedings
(Mayo Clin Proc)
Vol. 62
Issue 8
Pg. 676-80
(Aug 1987)
ISSN: 0025-6196 [Print] England |
PMID | 2955174
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Aged
- Aged, 80 and over
- Anesthesia, Local
- Evaluation Studies as Topic
- Female
- Humans
- Laser Therapy
(methods)
- Lidocaine
(administration & dosage)
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Rhinophyma
(surgery)
- Rosacea
(surgery)
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