Stippled 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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Whitish follicular prominences, mainly localised in the neck area, as a result of glucocorticoid-induced changes in the connective tissue.

Differential diagnosis
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Pseudoxanthoma elasticum.

Therapy
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According to the steroid skin.

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Glucocorticosteroids; Pseudoxanthoma elasticum; Steroid skin;

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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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