elastoderma

Etiology

• idiopathic
  • occurs sporadically in people with no family history

Epidemiology

• rare

Clinical manifestations

• laxity of skin
• decreased recoil of skin
• any part of the body can be affected
  • skin of the neck & extremities most commonly involved

Management

• no specific therapy
• hyperlaxity of skin often returns following surgery

More general terms

• skin disease (dermatologic disorder, dermatopathy, dermatosis)