lipoatrophy. typical "bra-wearer" lipoatrophy. this band-like lipoatrophy is caused by tightly fitting bra straps and is to be interpreted as pressure atrophy. the duration of these depressions in the patient's shoulder area is unknown. no complaints. the overlying skin is unaffected.
Striae cutis distensae: old and fresh (red) striae in obesity permagna and long-term internal and local (steroid inhalation) therapy with glucocorticoids due to bronchial asthma.
anetodermia. disseminated, 0.3-1.0 cm large, whitish, roundish to oval, completely symptomless "scar-like" foci with atrophically curled skin. in places the HVs also bulge over the skin surface. the HVs have existed for several years and were subjectively perceived as disturbing.
Striae cutis distensae, initially blue-reddish (Striae rubrae), later whitish, differently long and wide, jagged, parallel or diverging atrophic stripes with slightly sunken and thinned, transversely folded, smooth skin.
Anetodermia. inflammatory anetodermia (type Jadassohn). 0.5 cm to 1.5 cm large, reddish-brownish, centrally atrophic sunken, roundish to oval HV with increased foldable skin in the area of the neck. HV exist for about 3 years. no subjective complaints. clinical picture still progressive!
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