Eruptive mid-dermal elastolysis: report of a case and brief review of the literature

Durmaz E., DUMAN D., SEZER E., Cetin E. D., ŞAHİN S.

HONG KONG JOURNAL OF DERMATOLOGY & VENEREOLOGY, cilt.28, sa.1, ss.25-29, 2020 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Derleme
  • Cilt numarası: 28 Sayı: 1
  • Basım Tarihi: 2020
  • Dergi Adı: HONG KONG JOURNAL OF DERMATOLOGY & VENEREOLOGY
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, EMBASE
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.25-29
  • Acıbadem Mehmet Ali Aydınlar Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Mid-dermal elastolysis (MDE) is a rare, acquired, idiopathic disorder of elastic tissue, characterised clinically by macules and plaques with superficial fine wrinkling and histologically by focal loss of elastic tissue in the reticular dermis. Herein we present a 26-year-old female patient with eruptive MDE and briefly review the current literature. Except for stressful life events recently, no causative factor could be elicited from personal history. A trial of topical medications was ineffective both in reducing the unsightly appearance and in halting MDE progression. Awareness of the condition and reporting of successful therapeutic experiences might enable appropriate management of affected patients.