Anetoderma: a case report and review of the literature

Cutis. 2008 Jun;81(6):501-6.

Abstract

Anetoderma is a rare benign dermatosis caused by a loss of mid-dermal elastic tissue resulting in well-circumscribed areas of pouchlike herniations of flaccid skin. Anetoderma is classically categorized as either primary (idiopathic) or secondary (following an inflammatory dermatosis in the same location). We report a case of primary anetoderma (PA) occurring in a human immunodeficiency virus 1 (HIV-1)-infected man. We review the clinical presentation, possible etiologies, associated conditions, and limited treatment options of this disease.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Connective Tissue Diseases / pathology*
  • Connective Tissue Diseases / virology*
  • Elastic Tissue*
  • HIV Infections / complications*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Skin Diseases / pathology*
  • Skin Diseases / virology*