Atrophy of skin
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| Specialty | Dermatology |
Atrophy of skin refers to thinning of skin.[1] It typically looks shiny and wrinkled.[2] The thinning may occur in the top layer of skin, a little deeper, or just under the skin.[2]
Types include:
Epidermal
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Lichen Sclerosus
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Dermal
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Striae
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Subcutaneous
See also
References
- ↑ "Glossary of dermatopathological terms | DermNet". dermnetnz.org. 2016. Archived from the original on 22 March 2023. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Bolognia, Jean L.; Schaffer, Julie V.; Duncan, Karynne O.; Ko, Christine (2022). "1. Basics". Dermatology Essentials (2nd ed.). Elsevier. pp. 8–11. ISBN 978-0-323-70971-2.