Livedo reticularis: A review of the literature.
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.
Department of Dermatology, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belgaum, Karnataka, India.
Vijaya Veeranna
VV
Sajjan
Department of Dermatology, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belgaum, Karnataka, India.
Snehal
S
Lunge
Department of Dermatology, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belgaum, Karnataka, India.
Manjunathswamy Basavapuruda
MB
Swamy
Department of Dermatology, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belgaum, Karnataka, India.
Ashok Maharudrayya
AM
Pandit
Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome; livedo racemosa; livedo reticularis