Papular elastorrhexis is an acquired disease of elastic tissue; considered rare,
its etiology and pathogenesis remain unknown. The vast majority of cases occur
in women in the first or second decade of life. The disease manifests as
multiple uniformly-sized, circumscribed, hypochromic and achromic papules
located predominantly on the trunk and upper extremities. The lesions are
generally asymptomatic and have a stable evolution over years. Its diagnosis is
based on clinical and histopathological findings. The benignity of papular
elastorrhexis and the subtlety of its clinical changes make the expectant
treatment perfectly viable. The authors present one case in a young female
patient.
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