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			{{Infobox medical condition
			\| name = Follicular atrophoderma
			\| synonyms =
			\| specialty = [[Dermatology]]
			\| symptoms = [[Follicular]] depressions, [[keratosis pilaris]]
			\| complications =
			\| onset =
			\| duration =
			\| causes = [[Genetic disorder]]
			\| risks =
			\| diagnosis = [[Clinical diagnosis]], [[skin biopsy]]
			\| differential = [[Keratosis pilaris]], [[Ichthyosis]]
			\| treatment = [[Emollients]], [[keratolytics]]
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			\| prognosis =
			\| frequency = Rare
			}}
	'''Follicular Atrophoderma''' is a rare skin condition characterized by the presence of small, depressed, follicular-based pits. It is often associated with other skin abnormalities and systemic symptoms.		'''Follicular Atrophoderma''' is a rare skin condition characterized by the presence of small, depressed, follicular-based pits. It is often associated with other skin abnormalities and systemic symptoms.

	== Symptoms ==		== Symptoms ==
	The primary symptom of Follicular Atrophoderma is the presence of small, depressed, follicular-based pits. These pits are typically less than 1 mm in diameter and are most commonly found on the face, arms, and legs. Other symptoms may include [[hair loss]], [[skin atrophy]], and [[hyperpigmentation]].		The primary symptom of Follicular Atrophoderma is the presence of small, depressed, follicular-based pits. These pits are typically less than 1 mm in diameter and are most commonly found on the face, arms, and legs. Other symptoms may include [[hair loss]], [[skin atrophy]], and [[hyperpigmentation]].

	== Causes ==		== Causes ==
	The exact cause of Follicular Atrophoderma is unknown. However, it is believed to be a genetic disorder, as it often runs in families. Some researchers believe that it may be caused by a mutation in the [[BMP1]] gene.		The exact cause of Follicular Atrophoderma is unknown. However, it is believed to be a genetic disorder, as it often runs in families. Some researchers believe that it may be caused by a mutation in the [[BMP1]] gene.

	== Diagnosis ==		== Diagnosis ==
	Diagnosis of Follicular Atrophoderma is typically made based on the characteristic appearance of the skin. A [[skin biopsy]] may be performed to confirm the diagnosis.		Diagnosis of Follicular Atrophoderma is typically made based on the characteristic appearance of the skin. A [[skin biopsy]] may be performed to confirm the diagnosis.

	== Treatment ==		== Treatment ==
	There is currently no cure for Follicular Atrophoderma. Treatment is typically focused on managing the symptoms and may include the use of [[topical steroids]], [[retinoids]], and [[laser therapy]].		There is currently no cure for Follicular Atrophoderma. Treatment is typically focused on managing the symptoms and may include the use of [[topical steroids]], [[retinoids]], and [[laser therapy]].

	== Prognosis ==		== Prognosis ==
	The prognosis for individuals with Follicular Atrophoderma varies. Some individuals may experience a slow progression of the disease, while others may experience a rapid progression. The disease does not typically affect life expectancy.		The prognosis for individuals with Follicular Atrophoderma varies. Some individuals may experience a slow progression of the disease, while others may experience a rapid progression. The disease does not typically affect life expectancy.

	== See Also ==		== See Also ==
	* [[Atrophoderma]]		* [[Atrophoderma]]
	* [[Skin Biopsy]]		* [[Skin Biopsy]]
	* [[Genetic Disorders]]		* [[Genetic Disorders]]

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	[[Category:Skin Diseases]]		[[Category:Skin Diseases]]
	[[Category:Genetic Disorders]]		[[Category:Genetic Disorders]]
	[[Category:Rare Diseases]]		[[Category:Rare Diseases]]

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'''Follicular Atrophoderma''' is a rare skin condition characterized by the presence of small, depressed, follicular-based pits. It is often associated with other skin abnormalities and systemic symptoms.

== Symptoms ==
The primary symptom of Follicular Atrophoderma is the presence of small, depressed, follicular-based pits. These pits are typically less than 1 mm in diameter and are most commonly found on the face, arms, and legs. Other symptoms may include [[hair loss]], [[skin atrophy]], and [[hyperpigmentation]].

== Causes ==
The exact cause of Follicular Atrophoderma is unknown. However, it is believed to be a genetic disorder, as it often runs in families. Some researchers believe that it may be caused by a mutation in the [[BMP1]] gene.

== Diagnosis ==
Diagnosis of Follicular Atrophoderma is typically made based on the characteristic appearance of the skin. A [[skin biopsy]] may be performed to confirm the diagnosis.

== Treatment ==
There is currently no cure for Follicular Atrophoderma. Treatment is typically focused on managing the symptoms and may include the use of [[topical steroids]], [[retinoids]], and [[laser therapy]].

== Prognosis ==
The prognosis for individuals with Follicular Atrophoderma varies. Some individuals may experience a slow progression of the disease, while others may experience a rapid progression. The disease does not typically affect life expectancy.

== See Also ==
* [[Atrophoderma]]
* [[Skin Biopsy]]
* [[Genetic Disorders]]

== References ==
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[[Category:Skin Diseases]]
[[Category:Genetic Disorders]]
[[Category:Rare Diseases]]

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