3-rx.comCustomer Support
3-rx.com
   
HomeAbout UsFAQContactHelp
News Center
Health Centers
Medical Encyclopedia
Drugs & Medications
Diseases & Conditions
Medical Symptoms
Med. Tests & Exams
Surgery & Procedures
Injuries & Wounds
Diet & Nutrition
Special Topics



\"$alt_text\"');"); } else { echo"\"$alt_text\""; } ?>






You are here : 3-RX.com > Medical Encyclopedia > Diseases and Conditions > Livedo Reticularis
      Category : Health Centers > Skin Conditions

Livedo Reticularis

Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

Livedo reticularis is a disorder in which blood vessels are constricted, or narrowed. It results in mottled discoloring on large areas of the legs or arms.

What is going on in the body?

The mottled look seen in a person with livedo reticularis occurs when some of the blood vessels feeding the skin go into spasm. Anything that decreases blood flow further, such as exposure to cold, will make the condition worse.

What are the causes and risks of the condition?

The exact cause of livedo reticularis is unknown. It is felt to be due to spasm of the blood vessels. It occurs more often in women, and usually begins when a person is in his or her thirties.


   

Next section

   

Livedo Reticularis: Symptoms & Signs

Author: Lynn West, MD
Reviewer: Gail Hendrickson, RN, BS
Date Reviewed: 07/13/01



\"$alt_text\"');"); } else { echo"\"$alt_text\""; } ?>





Home | About Us | FAQ | Contact | Advertising Policy | Privacy Policy | Bookmark Site