Rhinophyma in literature and the arts

The nose is the prominent part of our face. Its look often determines a good part of its owner's image. Rhinophyma is a malformation of the nose of unknown etiology that is often mistakenly associated with drinking alcohol. This rare but definitely eye-catching nasal deformation has found interest not only among doctors but among poets and artists throughout the ages. We attempt to follow this disease from the old Maya culture up to the present century, using known pieces of art, as well as literary quotations.

[Rosacea-the updated S2k guideline]

Rosacea is a common chronic inflammatory dermatosis of the face, clinically characterized by erythema, telangiectasia, papules, pustules, and rhinophyma. In January 2022, the updated guideline on rosacea was published. Groundbreaking innovations include the new clinical classification according to phenotypes, extended diagnostic and therapeutic recommendations for ocular rosacea and implications of the gut microbiome on rosacea. Furthermore, the guideline encompasses a new chapter on the psychosocial aspects of rosacea and detailed recommendations for approved and off-label therapies.