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Diffuse reticulate purpura in two adolescents with anorexia nervosa and severe malnutrition.

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Abstract
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Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder frequently associated with cutaneous manifestations. A rare type of purpura, known as diffuse reticulate purpura, has been described in patients with anorexia nervosa and severe malnutrition. Typical characteristics of this condition include a purpuric reticulate rash predominantly affecting the trunk that rapidly resolves with adequate feeding. We report two male adolescent patients with anorexia nervosa and severe malnutrition who developed diffuse reticulate purpura.

Year of Publication
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2021
Journal
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Pediatric dermatology
Volume
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38
Issue
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3
Number of Pages
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667-669
ISSN Number
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0736-8046
URL
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https://doi.org/10.1111/pde.14601
DOI
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10.1111/pde.14601
Short Title
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Pediatr Dermatol
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