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Atrophoderma of Pierini and Pasini

This page was written by Shelley Ensz, and has not yet been medically edited. See Disclaimer.

Atrophoderma of Pasini and Pierini (APP) is similar to Morphea Scleroderma. Some doctors think it represents a late-stage Morphea. ISN.

Atrophoderma of Pierini and Pasini. eMedicine, 01/02.

Atrophoderma of Pierini and Pasini. "A Girl With Depressed Skin" A 17 year old girl presents with several circumscribed patches of abnormal skin over her trunk. These were first noticed 10 years ago...Austin & Repatriation Medical Centre

Atrophoderma of Pasini and Pierini may represent an end-stage (burnt-out) form of plaque-type morphea. It is characterized by atrophic plaques with well-defined cliff-drop borders, without marked inflammation or sclerosis. eMedicine. (Also see: Morphea Scleroderma)

Patient & Caregiver Stories

B. A. McKinny: Mother of Atrophoderma of Pierini and Pasini Patient My 17 year old daughter was told she had Atrophoderma of Pierini and Pasini (APP) last year...

Toot: Atrophoderma The only comfort that I get is that my doctor told me that it should never spread to my face...

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