Atrophia maculosa varioliformis cutis.
Atrophia maculosa varioliformis cutis is a rare disease characterized by spontaneously formed facial scars in young adults. Its etiology is unknown; there may be an underlying defect of dermal elastin. We discuss a patient with this unusual disorder and review its literature.
Kuflik
Julianne H
JH
Dermatology and Pediatrics, New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ 07103-2714, USA.
Schwartz
Robert A
RA
Becker
Kenneth A
KA
Lambert
W Clark
WC
D000328:Adult; D001284:Atrophy; D005148:Facial Dermatoses / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology*