China Journal of Leprosy and Skin Diseases ›› 2019, Vol. 35 ›› Issue (1): 34-36.doi: 10.12144/zgmfskin201901034

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Acquired cutis laxa: a case report

LIANG Shengjiang1,2, CHEN Bancheng1, YE Tinglu1, JIANG Bin1,2, YU Bo1   

  1. 1.Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen 518036, China;  2. Shantou University Medical College, Shantou 515041, China
  • Online:2019-01-15 Published:2019-02-27
  • Contact: YU Bo, E-mail: yubomd@163.com

Abstract: A 24-year-old woman presented with redundant skin on her face and neck for 2 years. Physical examination revealed that the loose of skin is noticeable on her face, neck and upper eyelids, resulting in a prematurely aged appearance. Fatigue test was negative. The histopathology showed the reduction in elastic fibers and the abnormally distorted shapes of elastic fibers. The diagnosis of acquired localized cutis laxa was made.

Key words: acquired cutis laxa, elastic fibers