Livedoid vasculopathy

Livedoid vasculopathy is a painful thrombo-occlusive vascular disorder characterized by spontaneous thrombosis in medium-size arterioles, which causes localized hypoxia and skin ulceration. As livedoid vasculopathy is rare, case reports are the primary means of expanding collective knowledge about its presentation and response to various therapies.

Source: Dermatology Online Journal - October 26, 2023 Category: Dermatology Authors: Leeolou, Melissa C Source Type: research