Livedoid Vasculitis

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Livedoid vasculopathy is a chronic cutaneous disease seen predominantly in young to middle-aged women. One acronym used to describe its features is "Painful purpuric ulcers with reticular pattern of the lower extremities" (PURPLE).

It can be divided into a primary (or idiopathic) form and a secondary form, which has been associated with a number of diseases, including chronic venous hypertension and varicosities.:343

See also

  • List of cutaneous conditions
  • Livedo
  • Livedo reticularis
  • Livedoid dermatitis