Granulosis rubra nasi L74.8

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 22.11.2023

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Synonym(s)

Sweaty nose

History
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Jade's son, 1901

Definition
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Rare, irregularly dominant inherited, localized hyperhidrosis of the tip of the nose.

Manifestation
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Especially described in children.

Localization
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Nose.

Clinical features
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Hyperhidrosis, blue-reddish erythema of the tip of the nose, individual pointed, grouped nodules, occasionally small vesicles and pustules. Acrocyanosis is often associated.

Therapy
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Usually not necessary, because spontaneous healing during puberty. Positive effects were achieved by a local therapy with tacrolimus (Taj FT et al. 2017)

Progression/forecast
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Spontaneous healing during or after puberty.

Literature
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  1. Assefa GT (2023) Granulosis Rubra Nasi: A Case Report and Brief Review of the Literature. Case Rep Dermatol Med 2023:3927244

  2. Taj FT et al (2017) Granulosis Rubra Nasi Response to Topical Tacrolimus. Case Rep Dermatol Med:2519814.

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Last updated on: 22.11.2023