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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Bulbous nose, often horrifically porous. [/quote]

This is a myth

Formerly, rhinophyma has been falsely linked to alcohol consumption, but there hasn’t been proven evidence that excessive alcohol use is in any way related to rhinophyma. Instead, the wrong association has created a stigma for individuals with rhinophyma, along with a host of thoughtless casual terms, such as the following:

Whiskey nose
Drinker’s nose
Alcoholic nose
Gin blossom
Potato nose
Signs and Symptoms of an Alcohol Nose
Since acne rosacea is the trailblazer to rhinophyma, generally individuals experience a few or several of the rosacea symptoms first. The signs and symptoms of an alcohol nose are:

Bumps on the skin, especially around the nose
Thickening of the skin on or around the nose
Broken blood vessels
Enlarged pores
Oily skin 
However, rosacea and rhinophyma can affect more of an individual’s skin. The long-term skin condition can change an individual’s physical appearance and increase the person’s risk of developing depression and anxiety as a result.

Individuals who live with rosacea and rhinophyma report that it can impact their social life. Besides regularly seeing a dermatologist, individuals are recommended to visit a mental health professional and/or even join a support group.

What Is The Difference Between Rhinophyma and Rosacea?
The common skin disease, rosacea tends to cause redness on an individual’s cheeks and nose first but it can be spread to the chin, forehead, back, chest, and neck. Symptoms tend to happen in stages and progress. Overall, the progression can include the following:

Edema is the swelling due to the buildup of fluid that is generally on the upper eyelids, forehead, cheeks, and nose
A stinging or burning sensation on the skin
Raised patches on the skin, plaques
Visibly broken blood vessels
Pus-filled pimples or bumps
Blushing or flushing easily
Scaly, rough, or dry skin
Persistent redness
Thickened skin
Oily skin 
Lesions
Even though the exact cause of rosacea isn’t known, doctors have suggested that it is environmental or genetic factors that likely can make individuals more susceptible to this condition. There isn’t a cure for rosacea but there are several methods individuals can do to prevent flare-ups, including knowing what actually triggers them.

Factors that can assist in making rosacea symptoms much worse include:

Exposing skin to extreme weather – such as cold or hot temperatures, or for example, strong winds
Eating spicy foods, or hot (in temperature) drinks or food
Participating in strenuous exercise or activity 
Using harsh facial products or cleaners
Experiencing anxiety or stress
Taking hot baths
Drinking alcohol
Being in the sun
Rhinophyma is the final and most intense stage of acne rosacea. It can manifest as a thickening skin around or on the nose. If it is left untreated, it can cause medical problems, including respiratory issues that can make it challenging for a person to breathe.

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