definitionSymmetrical 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. |
synonymsAtrophodermia Vermiculata, Symmetrical Vermiform Facial Atrophy of Childhood, Atrophoderma Reticulatum, Folliculitis Ulerythematosa Reticulata, Honeycomb Atrophy |
UMLSAcne vermoulante, Atrophoderma vermiculatum, Atrophoderma, vermiculata, Foll ulerythematosa reticulata, Folliculitis ulerythematosa reticulata, Folliculitis, ulerythematosa reticulata, Honeycomb atrophy, Honeycomb atrophy of face |
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