definition
Symmetrical vermiform facial atrophy usually beginning between the ages of 5 and 12. Erythema and pinhead follicular plugs developing mainly on the cheeks are soon followed by asymptomatic, sharply demarcated, pit-like or net-like impressions. The forehead, chin, helices and air lobes may also be affected. Rarely, vermiculate atrophy occurs on the limbs.
synonyms
Atrophodermia Vermiculata, Symmetrical Vermiform Facial Atrophy of Childhood, Atrophoderma Reticulatum, Folliculitis Ulerythematosa Reticulata, Honeycomb Atrophy
UMLS
Acne vermoulante, Atrophoderma vermiculatum, Atrophoderma, vermiculata, Foll ulerythematosa reticulata, Folliculitis ulerythematosa reticulata, Folliculitis, ulerythematosa reticulata, Honeycomb atrophy, Honeycomb atrophy of face