What does phyma mean in medical terms? Exploring advanced rosacea
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Phyma, derived from the Greek word for “growth,” is considered the advanced, end-stage of the inflammatory skin condition rosacea. It is characterized by chronic inflammation and the proliferation of sebaceous glands and connective tissue, resulting in thickened, disfigured skin. So, what does phyma mean in medical terms? It refers to the bulbous, tumor-like swelling associated with severe phymatous rosacea.
