%0 Journal Article
%T Atrophoderma of Pasini and Pierini: An unusual presentation
%V 10
%N 4
%P 355-357
%U http://www.odermatol.com/issue-in-html/2019-4-9-atrophoderma/
%X Atrophoderma of Pasini and Pierini is a rare variant of dermal atrophy with unknown etiology. It is characterised by one or more asymptomatic, bilaterally symmetrical, well defined, hyperpigmented, non sclerotic patches with an abrupt edge, distributed mostly over the trunk. We report here a 19 year old female presenting with single, asymptomatic, round, hypopigmented, non-indurated, slightly depressed patch over lateral aspect of left arm. The histopathological examination revealed orthokeratotic epidermis and degenerated loosely separated collagen bundles in the mid and reticular dermis. A diagnosis of atrophoderma of Pasini and Pierini was made. The patient was treated with oral hydroxychloroquine 200 mg twice daily. There was significant improvement after 2 months of treatment.
%G en
%J Our Dermatology Online
%A Bachaspatimayum, Romita
%A Bhattacharjee, Nandita
%A Das, Priyanka
%D 2019-10-03