Korean J Dermatol.
1978 Apr;16(2):137-141.
A Case of Atrophie Blanche
Abstract
- Atrophie blanche which was first described by Milian in 1929 is a sistinct entity and not a variation of stasis dermatitis. We reported a case of atrophie blanche which occurred in 21 year-old female. She had erythematous patches, telangiectaic purpuric areas, small 1 to 2mm ectasias suggestive of small angiomas with central ulcer, pustules and crusts on both lower legs and dorsa of feet without severe painful sensation. Histopathologic findings showed endothelial proliferation of the capillary blood vessele of dermis, presence of fibrinoid material on the superficial blood vessels and storma, and infarction of the epidermis and superficial corium. Response to treatment was not satisfactory with antibiotics and corticosteroid.
