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Cutis laxa: a review.
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology - 1 May 2012
Berk David R, Bentley Danette D, Bayliss Susan J, Lind Anne, Urban Zsolt
Abstract excerpt
Cutis laxa is a rare disorder of elastic tissue resulting in loose, redundant, hypoelastic skin. Both acquired and inherited forms exist, some of which have significant systemic manifestations. Here, we review the various forms of cutis laxa, with focus on the inherited forms. Recent molecular studies have provided many new insights into the causes of cutis laxa and revealed greater genetic heterogeneity than...
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