Open AccessLivedo reticularis: A review of the literature
Author(s) -
Vijaya Veeranna Sajjan,
Snehal Balvant Lunge,
Manjunathswamy Basavapuruda Swamy,
Ashok Pandit
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
indian dermatology online journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-5673
pISSN - 2229-5178
DOI - 10.4103/2229-5178.164493
Subject(s) - livedo reticularis , medicine , dermatology , pathology , disease
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.