Anetoderma
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Anetoderma is a localized laxity of the skin
with herniation or outpouching resulting from abnormal dermal elastic tissue.
Skin
-Dermis:The dermis is the layer of skin beneath the epidermis that consists of connective tissue and cushions the body from stress and strain. The dermis is tightly connected to the epidermis by a basement membrane. It also harbors many Mechanoreceptors that provide the sense of touch and heat...
with herniation or outpouching resulting from abnormal dermal elastic tissue.
See also
- Jadassohn–Pellizzari anetodermaJadassohn–Pellizzari anetodermaJadassohn–Pellizzari anetoderma is a benign condition with focal loss of dermal elastic tissue. Anetoderma comes in three types: Primary anetoderma, secondary anetoderma, and familial anetoderma. Jadassohn-Pellizzari is one of two major classifications of primary anetoderma, the other being...
- Schweninger–Buzzi anetodermaSchweninger–Buzzi anetodermaSchweninger–Buzzi anetoderma is a cutaneous condition characterized by loss of dermal elastic tissue.- References :...
- List of cutaneous conditions