What is acrodermatitis chronica atrophicans?
Acrodermatitis chronica atrophicans is a skin infection, from the Borrelia organism. It is considered a late manifestation of Lyme borreliosis; a tick borne illness generally found in Europe. This condition most often affects the skin, joints, and nervous system.
How do members experience acrodermatitis chronica atrophicans?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with acrodermatitis chronica atrophicans*
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Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
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Anxious mood
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Nothing reported yet
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for acrodermatitis chronica atrophicans*
Who has acrodermatitis chronica atrophicans on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 1 | |
| 40s | 1 | |
| 50s | 0 | |
| 60s | 1 | |
| 70+ | 3 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 0 | |
| Female | 6 |