Lower leg pigmentation, hereditary atrophy associated with atrophy L81.8

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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Rare, mostly unilateral, slowly progressive form of poikiloderma localized in the distal third of the lower leg. Possibly final dermatomyositis or acrogeria.

Therapy
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S.u. Dermatomyositis, poikiloderma, acrogeria.

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Acrogerie gottron; Dermatomyositis (overview); Poikiloderma (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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