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¹Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Hospital de São João, E.P.E. Porto, Portugal.

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Mid-dermal elastolysis (MDE) is a rare skin condition causing fine wrinkling due to mid-dermal elastic fiber loss. This case report highlights a potential link between urticarial eruptions and MDE development.

Keywords:

disorders of elactic fibers elastophagocytosis.mid dermal elastolysis

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Background:

Mid-dermal elastolysis (MDE) is a rare, poorly understood skin disorder.
It presents as diffuse fine wrinkling, primarily on the trunk and arms.
MDE is characterized by selective loss of elastic fibers in the mid-dermis.

Observation:

A 38-year-old woman experienced a prolonged urticarial eruption.
This condition evolved into generalized and severe fine wrinkling.
This presentation suggests a potential trigger for MDE.

Findings:

The case illustrates a possible association between urticarial inflammation and the development of MDE.
The selective loss of mid-dermal elastic fibers was observed.
The patient's history includes months of urticarial eruption preceding the wrinkling.

Implications:

This case may offer insights into the potential inflammatory pathways involved in MDE.
Further research is needed to explore the link between inflammatory conditions and MDE.
Understanding triggers could lead to novel therapeutic strategies for MDE.