Pseudo scars, depigmented L90.8

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

Pseudocicatrices stellaires spontanées

Definition
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Star-shaped jagged, depigmented, spontaneously developing, scar-like skin change in atrophically degenerated skin.

Etiopathogenesis
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Senile involution of the connective tissue or consequence of long term glucocorticoid therapy.

Localization
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Light-exposed areas, especially forearm extension sides and lateral parts of the cheeks are affected.

Therapy
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Not possible.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020