Acrodermatitis chronica atrophicans history and symptoms

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History

  • A history of a recent tick bite should be inquired about.

Symptoms

  • The rash caused by ACA is most evident on the extremities or limbs beginning with an inflammatory stage with bluish red discoloration and cutaneous swelling and concluding several months or years later with an atrophic phase. Sclerotic skin plaques may also develop.
  • As ACA progresses the skin begins to wrinkle.

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