The use of cold atmospheric plasma/J-Plasma in the management of rhinophyma: A case report

Rhinophyma is a disfiguring swelling on the nose occurring due to the proliferation of sebaceous glands. The purpose of this case report is to describe clinical findings in a patient who presented with rhinophyma in the Kenyan setting and the application of cold atmospheric plasma/J-Plasma technology in management. Aesthetic outcome is an important consideration when choosing between surgical management options and excision using J-Plasma is associated with desirable aesthetic outcome.

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JPRAS Open
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2025-02-22
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpra.2025.02.010
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Acne and Rosacea Treatments and Effects
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The use of cold atmospheric plasma/J-Plasma in the management of rhinophyma: A case report

Abdullahi A. A. Adan, Najma Jelle
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Acne and Rosacea Treatments and Effects
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The use of cold atmospheric plasma/J-Plasma in the management of rhinophyma: A case report

Abdullahi A. A. Adan, Najma Jelle
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Abstract

Rhinophyma is a disfiguring swelling on the nose occurring due to the proliferation of sebaceous glands. The purpose of this case report is to describe clinical findings in a patient who presented with rhinophyma in the Kenyan setting and the application of cold atmospheric plasma/J-Plasma technology in management. Aesthetic outcome is an important consideration when choosing between surgical management options and excision using J-Plasma is associated with desirable aesthetic outcome.

JPRAS OpenVol. 44
University of Nairobi (KE)
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Acne and Rosacea Treatments and Effects
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