@article{101870, keywords = {Anetoderma, Lepromatous leprosy, Case report}, author = {Palaniappan V and Pavithren T and Youvalakshmi S and Karthikeyan K}, title = {Anetoderma as a Cutaneous Manifestation of Leprosy: A Report of Two Cases}, abstract = {
Anetodermas (from the Greek: antes = flat; dermas = skin), or macular atrophies, are localized areas of tissue loss and elastic tissue degeneration, resulting in flaccid skin and herniation. Primary anetoderma occurs independently, while secondary anetoderma follows pre-existing skin disease. Herein, we report two cases of lepromatous leprosy presenting with anetoderma in the skin.
}, year = {2025}, journal = {Indian Dermatology Online Journal}, pages = {3}, publisher = {Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)}, issn = {2229-5178, 2249-5673}, url = {https://journals.lww.com/idoj/_layouts/15/oaks.journals/downloadpdf.aspx?an=01630814-990000000-00378}, doi = {10.4103/idoj.idoj_551_24}, language = {ENG}, }