Livedo Reticularis
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Livedo reticularis is a skin pattern in the shape of a purplish net or mesh that appears on the skin, generally on the legs and arms, due to changes in the circulation of the small vessels.
Why does it appear? It can arise as a normal response to cold or reflect changes in the blood flow of the skin's capillaries. In some cases it is associated with other conditions of the vessels or the immune system.
Signs to watch for: If the pattern is persistent, is accompanied by pain or ulcers, or does not disappear when warming up, it deserves a review.
Who evaluates it? The dermatologist studies the characteristics of the skin, and the vascular surgeon analyzes the circulation when a vessel origin is suspected. Coming in for a consultation helps distinguish a benign phenomenon from one that requires follow-up.
Data on 65 doctors who treat livedo reticularis
Which specialist treats livedo reticularis?
Livedo Reticularis is usually treated by specialists in dermatologist, general practitioner, angiologist, vascular surgeon, pediatric dermatologist, internist, thoracic surgeon, aesthetic physician.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in livedo reticularis
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Cristian Eduardo Flores Aceves
Dr. Karla Areyda Reyes León
Dr. Alisi Lucila López Marquez
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Arturo Ariph Ibarra Sánchez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Beatriz Ortiz Figueroa
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. Deyanira Munguia Moreno
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Karin Ivette Campos Jimenez
Frequently asked questions
What is livedo reticularis?
Livedo reticularis is a skin pattern in the shape of a purplish net or mesh that appears on the skin, generally on the legs and arms, due to changes in the circulation of the small vessels.
Which doctor treats livedo reticularis?
Livedo Reticularis is usually treated by specialists in dermatologist, general practitioner, angiologist, vascular surgeon, pediatric dermatologist, internist, thoracic surgeon, aesthetic physician.