Case ReportInternational Journal of Research in Dermatology

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Dermoscopy of livedoid vasculopathy in skin of color treated successfully with colchicine: a case report

Int J Res Dermatol. 2022;8(6):568-570.DOI10.18203/issn.2455-4529.IntJResDermatol20222728

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Abstract

Livedoid vasculopathy (LV) is recurrent and episodic thrombotic dermatosis characterized by pain and ulcerations. It requires early diagnosis, and treatment with combination of drugs. Dermoscopy is a non-invasive technique which enables clinician to visualize subsurface structures of the skin. Here, dermoscopy of LV in skin of color which was treated with colchicine is reported.

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  1. Department of Dermatology, S. Nijalingappa Medical College, Bagalkot, Karnataka, India
  2. Department of Dermatology, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Karad, Maharashtra, India

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