Korean J Dermatol.  1988 Apr;26(2):246-249.

A Case of Cutis Laxa

Abstract

We experienced a case of cutis laxa in a 17-year-old man. The skin showed diminished elasticity with loose folds, wrinkling, and sagging on the abdomen, lower back, and both inner thighs. There was no history of any inflammatory skit diseases prior to the appearance of the wrinkling. Family history revealed to be negative for the skin diseases showing wrinkling and laxity. The biopsy specimen from the skin of the abdomen showed shortened, fragmented elastic fibers in the dermis. The serum copper level was normal(92 ug/dl).


MeSH Terms

Abdomen
Adolescent
Biopsy
Copper
Cutis Laxa*
Dermis
Elastic Tissue
Elasticity
Humans
Skin
Skin Diseases
Thigh
Copper
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