Atrophoderma of Pasini and Pierini
Presentation of two clinical cases
Abstract
Atrophoderma of Pasini and Pierini is a rare disease, there being under 100 cases reported in literature. It is more frequent in women, and mainly occurs in their twenties or thirties. This condition results in dermal atrophy, and it may present as single or multiple plaques, with well-defined borders by differences in depth. The cause is unknown, although it has been related to Borrelia Burgdorferi infections. As to available therapies, there is no first line clinically proven treatment, although in some cases doxycycline is indicated for long periods.
The study presents two clinical cases of atrophoderma of Pasini and Pierini and reviews the main characteristics of this condition.
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