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Atrophia Maculosa Varioliformis Cutis: A Pediatric Case
Author(s) -
Paradisi M.,
Angelo C.,
Conti G.,
Palermi G.,
Provini A.
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
pediatric dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.542
H-Index - 73
eISSN - 1525-1470
pISSN - 0736-8046
DOI - 10.1046/j.1525-1470.2001.1861993.x
Subject(s) - medicine , dermatology , cutis
Atrophia maculosa varioliformis cutis was described in 1918 by Heidingsfeld as a type of idiopathic noninflammatory macular atrophy typically occurring in young individuals. Only 13 cases have been reported since the first description. Considering that atrophia maculosa varioliformis cutis can be mistaken for a scarring and artifact dermatitis, it is important for physicians to distinguish this condition. We report a new case in a 5‐year‐old boy.