Treatment of cutaneous vasculitis
Robert G. Micheletti
Abstract
Cutaneous vasculitis encompasses a spectrum of disease states, with varied morphology, severity, and potential for systemic involvement. Even vasculitis which is skin-limited can have a significant quality-of-life impact, necessitating treatment. This manuscript summarizes the available evidence for management of various types of skin-limited vasculitis and provides a proposed therapeutic ladder based on published studies and expert opinion.
Topics & Concepts
Cutaneous VasculitisVasculitisExpert opinionMedicineDermatologySystemic vasculitisDiseasePathologyIntensive care medicineVasculitis and related conditionsUrticaria and Related ConditionsOtitis Media and Relapsing Polychondritis