Korean J Dermatol.  1976 Dec;14(4):407-411.

A Case of Atrophia Maculosa Varioliformis Cutis

Abstract

Since the first report of a case by Heidingsfeld(1918), Atropbia Maculosa Varioliformis Cutis has heen rarely and no authentic bistologic findings have been reporte9. Recently we observed this disorder in a 12 years old girl who showed punched out macular atrophic lesions with flat base, round or irreguIar in shape, 14 in number and 0. 1 x 0. 1crn 3 x 3. 5cm in size appearing on the face, right buttock and flank. The Liistology showed flatted epidermis vith hyperkeratosis, thick connective tissue fibers mostly running paralell to the surface of the skin, disappearance of elastica in the upper derrnisend short frail elastic fibers in the mid dermis. The literature concerning atrophy of the skin is reviewed.


MeSH Terms

Atrophy
Buttocks
Child
Connective Tissue
Dermis
Elastic Tissue
Epidermis
Female
Humans
Rubber
Running
Skin
Rubber
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