Introduction
Papular elastorrhexis (PE) which was first described by Bordas et al. in
1987, is a rare acquired elastic tissue disorder characterized by
multiple asymptomatic, non-follicular, flesh-colored or hypopigmented,
monomorphous papules (1, 2). PE is usually located on the trunk and the
proximal portion of the extremities in female children or adolescent
girls (2). The nosologic position of PE is controversial. Clinical and
histological characteristics classify PE as a distinctive entity
different from nevus anelasticus and Buschke–Ollendorff syndrome (2,3).
The exact etiology of this condition is still unknown. No history of
trauma or local inflammation, nor systemic associations or family
history are present.