PMID: 3744911Jun 1, 1986Paper

Livedo racemosa

HNO
J Lindemann, K G Rose

Abstract

Livedo racemosa is a very rare disease with an idiopathic and symptomatic form. The diagnosis is very difficult to make because many primary diseases are responsible. Skin reactions show no typical form and range from urticarial nodules and purpuriform papillae to ulceration. The symptomatic form of livedo racemosa causes circumscribed, asymmetric lesions restricted to one half of the body, while the idiopathic form is characterised by arborization figures and livid tendril-like discolorations. There are many suggestions given in the literature for the therapy of the primary disease and of the skin, including long term therapy with high dosed rubifacient drugs or steroids. However, livedo racemosa often shows a slow progression despite treatment.

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