Indian Dermatology Online Journal (Jan 2015)

Livedo reticularis: A review of the literature

  • Vijaya Veeranna Sajjan,
  • Snehal Lunge,
  • Manjunathswamy Basavapuruda Swamy,
  • Ashok Maharudrayya Pandit

DOI
https://doi.org/10.4103/2229-5178.164493
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 6, no. 5
pp. 315 – 321

Abstract

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Livedo reticularis (LR) is a cutaneous physical sign characterized by transient or persistent, blotchy, reddish-blue to purple, net-like cyanotic pattern. LR is a benign disorder affecting mainly middle-aged females, whereas livedo racemosa (LRC) is pathologic, commonly associated with antiphospholipid antibody syndrome. This article aims to review the causes of LR and LRC along with the evaluation and management.

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