A generalized case of purpura annularis telangiectoides of Majocchi
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Pigmented purpuric dermatoses (PPD) are a group of chronic, progressive vascular disorders which are resistant to treatment [1]. Purpura annularis telangiectoides (PAT) is an uncommon PPD which is also known as Majocchi disease [2,3]. It is usually seen in adolescents and young adults and characterized by non-palpable annular patches on the lower extremities2. Herein we present an atypical case of generalized PAT in an elderly woman patient.
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