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Rhinophyma MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Rhinophyma
Tree Number(s)
C17.800.716.500
C17.800.794.650
Unique ID
D012224
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D012224
Scope Note
A manifestation of severe ROSACEA resulting in significant enlargement of the NOSE and occurring primarily in men. It is caused by hypertrophy of the SEBACEOUS GLANDS and surrounding CONNECTIVE TISSUE. The nose is reddened and marked with TELANGIECTASIS.
NLM Classification #
WR 149
Public MeSH Note
91; was see under ROSACEA 1975-90
Online Note
search ROSACEA 1966-74
History Note
91(75); was see under ROSACEA 1975-90
Date Established
1991/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2004/07/07
Rhinophyma Preferred
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