Vascular Disease Patient Information Page: Livedoid vasculopathy.

Keywords: livedoid vasculopathy; skin; thrombotic vasculopathy; wound/ulcer EN livedoid vasculopathy skin thrombotic vasculopathy wound/ulcer 609 612 4 12/12/22 20221201 NES 221201 What is livedoid vasculopathy (LV)? Summary Livedoid vasculopathy is a rare condition characterized by small ulcers, reddish-purple skin discoloration, and scars (atrophie blanche) on the lower legs that come and go without a clear trigger. Treatment options include diligent wound care, antibiotics if the ulcers are infected, blood thinners (anticoagulation and/or antiplatelet agents), and immune-modulating medications. Blood clots in LV cut off the flow of oxygen to the skin, causing the skin tissue to die and form ulcers. [Extracted from the article]