About The Medical Condition Cutis Laxa

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Cutis Laxa

Cutis Laxa Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Cutis Laxa Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Cutis Laxa?

A group of connective tissue diseases in which skin hangs in loose pendulous folds. It is believed to be associated with decreased elastic tissue formation as well as an abnormality in elastin formation. Cutis laxa is usually a genetic disease, but acquired cases have been reported. (From Dorland, 27th ed)

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