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Can you have atrophe blanche in your hand i have had atrophe blanche for 17 years and now i think it is starting in my hand?
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Atrophe Blanche: Atrophie blanche is the name given to a particular type of scar arising on the lower leg. It occurs after a skin injury when the blood supply is poor. It may arise in association with: livedoid vasculitis venous insufficiency diabetic vascular disease any injury to the skin of an ageing lower leg, such as following cryotherapy or curettage and cautery in the treatment of skin cancers.
Answered 10/6/2012
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