Atrophoderma vermiculata
Alternate names
Atrophodermia reticulata; Folliculitis ulerythematosa; Folliculitis ulerythematosa reticulata; Honeycomb atrophy; Atrophodermia vermiculata; Atrophodermia reticulata symmetrica faciei; Atrophoderma vermiculatum
Definition
Atrophoderma vermiculata, a form of keratosis pilaris atrophicans, typically presents in childhood with erythema and follicular keratotic papules that slowly progress to characteristic atrophy, which has been described as worm-eaten, reticular, or honeycomb, and occurs on the cheeks, preauricular area, and forehead. More rarely, the atrophy may extend to the upper lip, helices, ear lobes, and, in some cases, the limbs. The degree of inflammation, the presence of milia, and the extent of follicular plugs are variable.
NIH genetic and rare disease info
Atrophoderma vermiculata is a rare disease.
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