Korean Journal of Dermatology  1977;15(1):95-99

Erythema ANnulare Centrifugm: Report of one Case.

Doo Han KIM ; Hong Sang CHIN ; Chung Koo CHO

Country

Republic of Korea

Language

Korean

Abstract

Erythema Annulare Centrifugum is characterized by migratory annular, arcuate or polycyclic erythemas with central clearing. Its etiology is not conclusive but there are many reports about the etiology, i.e." due to dermatophytid"," the drugs",' intemal diseases", or" unknown etiology" etc. A case of Erythema Annulare Centrifugum with "unkown etiology" was reported. The patient revealed slightly elevated, migratory annular erythemas with central clearing on the both posterior portions of thighs. Histopathologically, there was no abnormality in the epidermis. In the dermis, cellular infiltrates sbowing fairly well demarcated perivascular coat-sleeve like arrangement and endothelial prolifera01