Atrophic gastritis occurs when a person’s stomach lining is inflamed for an extended period, often for several years. Over time, the inflammation associated with atrophic gastritis damages the stomach ...

An atrophic scar is an indented scar that heals below the normal layer of skin tissue. Atrophic scars form when the skin is unable to regenerate tissue. As a result, it leaves behind imbalanced ...

Atrophic vaginitis is the drying, thinning, and inflammation of the vaginal walls. It results from falling estrogen levels and usually happens after menopause. Atrophic vaginitis is a type of ...