Livedo reticularis and livedoid vasculitis responding to PUVA therapy - 07/09/11
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Livedo reticularis is a mottled blue discoloration of the skin, which occurs in a netlike pattern. Livedoid vasculitis is a chronic disorder clinically manifested by recurrent painful ulcerations of the lower extremities and is characterized by the presence of smooth or depressed ivory-white lesions surrounded by hyperpigmentation and telangiectasia. We describe two patients with livedo reticularis and livedoid vasculitis who responded to PUVA therapy and propose that systemic PUVA with methoxsalen undergo further investigation as an alternative therapy for drug-resistant patients with livedo reticularis and livedoid vasculitis. (J Am Acad Dermatol 1999;40:204-7.)
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Vol 40 - N° 2
P. 204-207 - février 1999 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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