Inanition atrophy of the skin L90.8

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Definition
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Skin atrophy due to atrophy or fibrous transformation of the subcutaneous fatty tissue in chronic consuming diseases such as malignant tumours, tuberculosis, Simmonds cachexia and chronic malnutrition.

Therapy
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Treatment of the underlying disease.

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Atrophy of the skin (overview); Cutaneous tuberculosis (overview);

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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