Refractory livedoid vasculitis responding to PUVA: a report of four cases
Corresponding author:
Chanisada Tuchinda, M.D.
Department of Dermatology
Henry Ford Hospital West Grand Blvd.
Detroit
MI 48202
USA
Tel: +248 635 7422
e-mail: [email protected]
Abstract
Livedoid vasculitis is a chronic disease characterized by recurrent painful irregularly shaped ulcers, which heal with scars, most commonly located on feet or lower extremities. This condition is often resistant to the therapy. We report four cases with refractory livedoid vasculitis that responded to systemic psoralens and ultraviolet A radiation therapy.
