Woundbiotech: Uncommon Wounds

One does not always see the full pattern of livedo reticularis. More commonly, as observed on the knees of this woman with vasculitis, one sees a "microlivedo" pattern, with red or hyperpigmented streaks. This sign suggests a problem with the microcirculation, such as from vasculitis, the antiphospholipid syndrome, cryofibrinogenemia, cholesterol embolization.

Dr. Falanga
6/1/00