What causes anetoderma?
What causes anetoderma?
Causes of primary and/or secondary anetoderma include: Infections (such as leprosy, Lyme disease, HIV) Inflammatory conditions (such as systemic lupus erythematosus, Sjogren’s syndrome, Graves’ disease) Haematologic conditions (such as anti-phospholipid syndrome)
How is anetoderma treated?
To date, no effective treatment is available for anetoderma. Therapeutic options that have been used but have not shown consistent results include intralesional steroids, as well as systemic penicillin G, aspirin, phenytoin, dapsone, vitamin E, and niacin.
What is primary anetoderma?
Primary anetoderma is an uncommon disorder that occurs on previously healthy skin, where there is a localized partial or total loss of the elastic fibers in the papillary and/or mid-reticular dermis, provoking a focal flaccidity of the skin.
How common is anetoderma?
The exact incidence of anetoderma is unknown, but secondary anetoderma is probably more common than the primary form. Familial anetoderma is uncommon, with only 12 families reported in the literature.
What is linear Morphea?
Linear morphea is the most common type of morphea found in school-aged children. The lesions may extend to the tissue under their skin, even to their muscles and bones, leading to deformities. If linear morphea occurs on their face, it might cause issues with their eyes or alignment of their teeth.
What is Angioma Serpiginosum?
Angioma serpiginosum is a benign vascular condition characterized by pinpoint violaceous to coppery-red punctate maculopapular eruptions that cluster together in linear, serpiginous or gyrate patterns on an erythematous background, chiefly on the lower limbs in females.
How do you get rid of morphea?
Treatment
- Medicated creams. Your doctor may prescribe a vitamin D cream, such as calcipotriene, to help soften the skin patches.
- Light therapy. For severe or widespread morphea, treatment may include the use of ultraviolet light (phototherapy).
- Oral medications.
- Physical therapy.
What does morphea feel like?
Morphea (mor-FEE-uh) is a rare condition that causes painless, discolored patches on your skin. Typically, the skin changes appear on the belly, chest or back. But they might also appear on your face, arms and legs. Over time the patches may become firm, dry and smooth.
What are Campbell de Morgan spots?
Campbell de Morgan spots, also known as cherry angiomas, are common, benign skin lesions of middle to older age, formed by proliferating, dilated capillaries and postcapillary venules. They are named after an English surgeon, Campbell de Morgan (1811-76).
