Scientific article
French

Technique du rhinoshave à l’aide d’un rasoir jetable à tête fixe

Other titleRhinoshave technique using a disposable razor with a fixed head
Published inRevue médicale suisse, vol. 21, no. 911, p. 599-601
Publication date2025-03-26
First online date2025-03-26
Abstract

Rhinophyma is a severe form of rosacea that leads to unsightly thickening and progressive deformation of the nose. Beyond the physical symptoms, such as respiratory discomfort in extreme cases, rhinophyma is primarily marked by strong social stigma. The red, bulbous appearance of the nose, often associated in literature and art with stereotypes related to alcoholism, perpetuates unfounded prejudices. This misconception can cause embarrassment in affected patients, diminishing their self-confidence and sometimes leading to social isolation. The treatment of rhinophyma mainly relies on ablative interventional methods aimed at reducing excess tissue. This article examines the rhinoshave technique using a disposable razor with a fixed head, detailing its advantages and risks.

Keywords
  • Alcoholism / complications
  • Humans
  • Nose / pathology
  • Nose / surgery
  • Rosacea / surgery
  • Social Stigma
Citation (ISO format)
MUHLSTADT, Michaël, PUENCHERA, Jöri. Technique du rhinoshave à l’aide d’un rasoir jetable à tête fixe. In: Revue médicale suisse, 2025, vol. 21, n° 911, p. 599–601. doi: 10.53738/revmed.2025.21.911.599
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Journal ISSN1660-9379
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