Treatment for Livedoid Vasculopathy: A Systematic Review
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DOI: 10.1001/jamadermatol.2017.4374
Abstract: Importance Livedoid vasculopathy is a painful, ulcerative condition of the lower extremities for which no established treatment exists. Current treatment paradigms rely on low levels of evidence, primarily case reports and case series. Objective To… read more here.
Keywords: livedoid vasculopathy; treatment; systematic review; case ... See more keywords
Intravenous immunoglobulin in resistant livedoid vasculopathy: Analysis of a case series
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DOI: 10.1111/dth.13229
Abstract: We report a retrospective analysis the efficacy of high‐dose intravenous immunoglobulins on 9 patients with Livedoid vasculopathy for whom resistant to immunosuppressants plus anticoagulants or could not be prescribed. Intravenous immunoglobulins were used 2 g/kg… read more here.
Keywords: intravenous immunoglobulin; livedoid vasculopathy; resistant livedoid; analysis ... See more keywords
Livedoid vasculopathy and its association with genetic variants: A systematic review
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DOI: 10.1111/iwj.13563
Abstract: Livedoid vasculopathy (LV) is considered a disease of hypercoagulability. Association of LV with genetic variants is poorly characterised and large‐scale genetic association studies have not been performed. The aim of the study was to systematically… read more here.
Keywords: livedoid vasculopathy; genetic variants; association; review ... See more keywords
Characteristics, risk factors and treatment reality in livedoid vasculopathy – a multicentre analysis
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DOI: 10.1111/jdv.15639
Abstract: Livedoid vasculopathy (LV) is a rare cutaneous thrombotic disease. It is characterized by occlusion of dermal vessels resulting in livedo racemosa, ulceration and atrophie blanche. Clear guidelines for diagnosis and treatment are missing. read more here.
Keywords: livedoid vasculopathy; treatment; characteristics risk; risk factors ... See more keywords
Remission of long-standing livedoid vasculopathy using a whole foods plant-based diet with symptoms recurrent on re-challenge with standard Western diet
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2020-237895
Abstract: A 63-year-old woman presented with ulcerations of both lower legs. Symptom onset was 2006. In 2013 she saw a dermatologist and a biopsy suggested livedoid vasculopathy. In 2016 a whole food plant-based diet (WFPB) was… read more here.
Keywords: remission long; livedoid vasculopathy; plant based; based diet ... See more keywords
Efficacy and safety of intravenous immunoglobulin for treating refractory livedoid vasculopathy: a systematic review
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DOI: 10.1177/20406223221097331
Abstract: Introduction: Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) was reported to be the third most used monotherapy in livedoid vasculopathy (LV). There is currently a lack of randomized controlled clinical trials and no standardized therapeutic regimen for IVIG therapy… read more here.
Keywords: systematic review; efficacy safety; intravenous immunoglobulin; ivig therapy ... See more keywords
Negative Results, Positive Outcome: A Case of Primary Livedoid Vasculopathy With an Elusive Laboratory Workup
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DOI: 10.1177/23247096241266090
Abstract: Livedoid vasculopathy (LV) is a chronic, recurrent thrombotic vasculopathy characterized by painful ulcerations on the lower extremities, which heal slowly and leave atrophic white scars known as “atrophie blanche.” This report presents the case of… read more here.
Keywords: negative results; laboratory workup; case; livedoid vasculopathy ... See more keywords
Prevalence of Livedoid Vasculopathy Among Patients with Connective Tissue Diseases and Its Association with Thrombophilic Factors: A Hospital-Based Retrospective Cohort (2014–2021)
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DOI: 10.2147/ccid.s551007
Abstract: Background Livedoid vasculopathy is a rare, chronic thrombo-occlusive disorder that primarily affects the lower extremities, causing painful ulcerative lesions. Despite its clinical significance, the prevalence and demographic characteristics of LV, particularly among patients with connective… read more here.
Keywords: cohort; connective tissue; patients connective; among patients ... See more keywords
Baricitinib is potentially effective in the treatment of refractory livedoid vasculopathy
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DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.1008392
Abstract: Background Livedoid vasculopathy is a rare, chronic, and recurrent disease with limited effective treatments. Its etiopathogenesis remains incompletely understood. Baricitinib, a selective Janus kinase 1 and 2 inhibitor, has been used to treat rheumatoid arthritis… read more here.
Keywords: refractory livedoid; treatment refractory; baricitinib treatment; treatment ... See more keywords
Adalimumab in Treating Refractory Livedoid Vasculopathy
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DOI: 10.3390/vaccines10040549
Abstract: Livedoid vasculopathy is a chronic, recurrent skin disorder. It seriously affects the quality of patients’ life. However, the pathogenesis has not been fully identified yet. Here, this retrospective study describes the successful use of anti-TNF-α… read more here.
Keywords: treating refractory; adalimumab treating; refractory livedoid; livedoid vasculopathy ... See more keywords