How does rhinophyma affect men differently than women?

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Rhinophyma occurs much more commonly among men than women; it occurs between five and 30 times more often in men. Although rhinophyma is associated with rosacea, which occurs more frequently in women, women with rosacea tend to have the condition treated sooner than men do, and may avoid symptoms of advanced rosacea. Another possibility is that male hormones contribute to the development of rhinophyma.

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Nose Disorders

Your nose plays a very important part in maintaining your health. As you breathe it filters out the bad stuff in the air like dust and germs. It also moistens the air as you breathe so that your lungs stay hydrated and healthy. You can be miserable if your nose is injured or irritated, whatever the cause. Nose disorders can range from a simple nosebleed or a runny nose that can be treated at home to more serious disorders such as nasal polyps (growths) or a deviated septum (a twist in the wall that separates the two sides of your nose) that may require surgery. Whatever the cause of your nose problem, it's important to know that you can usually be helped by seeing an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor.

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