Atrophy
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Latest Edit: Iva 2012-08-03 (EDT)
Atrophy occurs when there is thinning of the epidermis and dermis, and is considered a secondary skin lesion.[1]
Common conditions associated involving atrophy include:
- dermatomyositis
- lichen sclerosus
- necrobiosis lipodica
- radiodermatitis.
Check out other secondary skin lesions
References
- ↑ Habif Thomas P., et al. (2005) Skin Disease, Diagnosis and Treatment Mosby.