Preferred Label : anetoderma;

MeSH definition : Benign DERMATOSIS caused by a loss of dermal ELASTIC TISSUE resulting in localized sac-like areas of flaccid skin. It can be either primary (idiopathic) or secondary to other skin conditions, PENICILLAMINE use, or premature birth.;

MeSH synonym : Anetodermas;

MeSH hyponym : anetoderma, secondary; anetoderma, primary; Anetodermas, Secondary; Secondary Anetoderma; Secondary Anetodermas; Anetodermas, Primary; Primary Anetoderma; Primary Anetodermas;

MeSH annotation : do not confuse with CUTIS LAXA, mostly a genetic disease: both are described as loose skin;

Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anetoderma;

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Benign DERMATOSIS caused by a loss of dermal ELASTIC TISSUE resulting in localized sac-like areas of flaccid skin. It can be either primary (idiopathic) or secondary to other skin conditions, PENICILLAMINE use, or premature birth.

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