Unilateral atrophoderma vermiculatum

Authors

  • Catalina Restrepo
  • Luis Alfonso Correa
  • Juan Guillermo Hoyos

Keywords:

Atrophoderma vermiculate, keratosis, atrophy, unilateral

Abstract

Atrophoderma vermiculata is a benign and rare pathology, usually sporadic, that begins before puberty. Its pathogenesis is still unclear. It is characterized by follicular hyperkeratosis and atrophy, with a slow progression that ultimately limits itself in adulthood.

Author Biographies

Catalina Restrepo

Médica, residente, Sección de Dermatología, Universidad de Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia

Luis Alfonso Correa

Médico patólogo; docente, Sección de Dermatología, Universidad de Antioquia; Grupo de Investigación Dermatológica, GRID, Medellín, Colombia

Juan Guillermo Hoyos

Médico dermatólogo; docente, Sección de Dermatología, Universidad de Antioquia; Grupo de Investigación Dermatológica, GRID, Medellín, Colombia

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Restrepo C, Correa LA, Hoyos JG. Unilateral atrophoderma vermiculatum. rev. asoc. colomb. dermatol. cir. dematol. [Internet]. 2019 Feb. 18 [cited 2024 Jul. 3];20(1):92-4. Available from: https://revista.asocolderma.org.co/index.php/asocolderma/article/view/214

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2019-02-18

How to Cite

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Restrepo C, Correa LA, Hoyos JG. Unilateral atrophoderma vermiculatum. rev. asoc. colomb. dermatol. cir. dematol. [Internet]. 2019 Feb. 18 [cited 2024 Jul. 3];20(1):92-4. Available from: https://revista.asocolderma.org.co/index.php/asocolderma/article/view/214

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