Synonym(s)
follicular purpura anulata; Majocchic disease; Purpura anularis teleangiectodes atrophicans; purpura majocchi; Teleangiectasia follicularis anulata
HistoryThis section has been translated automatically.
Majocchi, 1896
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Today unusual term for a clinical variant of Purpura pigmentosa progressiva.
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EtiopathogenesisThis section has been translated automatically.
Unknown. Possibly triggered by medication (e.g. after flu vaccinations/Baklouti M et al. 2022) .
ManifestationThis section has been translated automatically.
Mostly occurring in men, especially in the 3rd to 5th decade of life.
LocalizationThis section has been translated automatically.
Usually begins on the legs, predominantly with symmetrical distribution. Later also infestation of trunk and arms.
Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.
Fine-spotted purpura. Centrifugal growth of punctiform, telangiectatic spots, red anular or serpiginous foci. Change in colour from red to reddish brown or yellowish-brownish. Confluence of punctiform petechiae to larger spots. Possibly central atrophy of the foci.
Progression/forecastThis section has been translated automatically.
Chronic course over weeks to years, spontaneous remission frequent, therapy attempts usually little to no effect
LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
- Baklouti M et al. (2022) Flu vaccine-induced purpura annularis telangiectodes of Majocchi. Therapy 77:496-498.
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Annular dermatoses; Follicular purpura anulata; Haemorrhagic pigmentary dermatoses; Majocchic disease; Majocchi, domenico; Purpura anularis teleangiectodes atrophicans; Purpura majocchi; Schamberg, jay frank; Teleangiectasia follicularis anulata;Disclaimer
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