A Case of Atrophia Maculosa Varioliformis Cutis.

Author: En Hyung KIM ¹ ; Hee Young KANG
Author Information

1. Department of Dermatology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea. hykang@ajou.ac.kr
Publication Type:Case Report
Keywords: Atrophia maculosa varioliformis cutis; Atrophoderma vermiculata; Scar
MeSH: Artifacts; Atrophy; Cicatrix; Depression; Dermatitis
From:Annals of Dermatology 2008;20(4):244-246
CountryRepublic of Korea
Language:English
Abstract: Atrophia maculosa varioliformis cutis (AMVC) is a type of idiopathic noninflammatory macular atrophy that occurs in young individuals. It is clinically characterized by shallow, sharply demaracated depressions of various shapes. Considering that atrophia maculosa varioliformis cutis can be mistaken as scarring and artifact dermatitis, it is important for physicians to distinguish this condition and to diagnose it correctly.