Diffuse reticulate purpura in two adolescents with anorexia nervosa and severe malnutrition. Issue 3 (15th April 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mateos‐Mayo, Ana; Anderson‐Vildósola, James; Morón‐Nozaleda, María Goretti; Camarneiro, Ricardo; Escribano, Eva; Colmenero, Isabel; Torrelo, Antonio; Hernández‐Martín, Ángela
• Is Part Of: Pediatric dermatology. Volume 38:Issue 3(2021)
• Page Start: 667
• Page End: 669
• Publication Date: 2021-04-15
• Subjects: anorexia nervosa -- diffuse reticulate purpura -- eating disorders -- malnutrition; Pediatric dermatology -- Periodicals; Children -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 618.925
• DOI: 10.1111/pde.14601
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0736-8046

Abstract

Abstract: 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.