acrodermatitis chronica atrophicans
[ krŏn′ĭ-kə ə-trŏf′ĭ-kănz′ ]
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n.
A progressive dermatitis appearing first on the feet, hands, elbows, or knees, composed of hardened erythematous plaques that become atrophic, giving a tissue-paper appearance to the affected areas.
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acrochordon, Acrocorinth, acrocyanosis, acro dance, acrodermatitis, acrodermatitis chronica atrophicans, acrodermatitis continua, acrodermatitis enteropathica, acrodermatitis perstans, acrodermatosis, acrodolichomelia
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