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elastoderma

Etiology: - idiopathic - occurs sporadically in people with no family history Epidemiology: - rare Clinical manifestations: - laxity of skin - decreased recoil of skin - any part of the body can be affected - skin of the neck & extremities most commonly involved Management: - no specific therapy - hyperlaxity of skin often returns following surgery

General

skin disease (dermatologic disorder, dermatopathy, dermatosis)

References

  1. Elastoderma Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center (GARD) https://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/diseases/12716/elastoderma
  2. Yen A, Wen J, Grau M, Sanchez RL, Smith EB. Elastoderma. J Am Acad Dermatol. 1995 Aug;33(2 Pt 2):389-92. PMID: 7615893
  3. Adil H, Walsh S. Elastoderma: Case Report and Literature Review. Am J Dermatopathol. 2015 Jul;37(7):577-80. Review. PMID: 25072684