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- $Title{What Can You Do For a Red Nose?}
- $Subject{red nose rhinophyma Ill Defined Symptoms symptom rhinophyma
- antibiotic tetracycline Retin-A Accutane laser peeling alcoholic}
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- What Can You Do For a Red Nose?
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- QUESTION: I'm not a drinker, but I have beezer that would put W.C. Fields to
- shame. It's embarrassing, and I am at a loss to explain it. What can I do
- for my red nose that's growing?
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- ANSWER: There are number of treatments that may help your red nose condition
- known as rhinophyma. The antibiotic tetracycline may be useful, as may the
- vitamin A acne treatments Retin-A (applied to the skin) and Accutane (pills).
- If medicines don't work, surgery and other medical procedures, such as laser
- surgery and peeling of the skin surface, may be effective.
- It's true that there is a common impression that this is an "alcoholic's
- nose," but there is little scientific evidence to back that up. Many doctors
- believe that avoiding spicy foods and caffeine can stop or slow the redness
- and swelling. Although, here again, there are not yet any solid studies to
- prove that these foods are truly the culprits, it's certainly worth a try to
- eliminate them from your diet and see if it helps.
- If all else fails, and surgery is not for you, you might consider using
- cosmetic make-up and powder to reduce the redness, and diminish the attention
- your nose may be getting.
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- The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace
- the counsel and advice of your personal physician. Promptly consulting your
- doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical
- problem.
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