Skin Diseases, Vascular
| Definition: |
Skin diseases affecting or involving the cutaneous blood vessels and generally manifested as inflammation, swelling, erythema, or necrosis in the affected area. |
| Notes: |
note X ref: livedo reticularis + cerebrovasc disord = SNEDDON SYNDROME |
| Also Called: |
Livedo Reticularis |
| Previously Indexed: |
Skin Diseases (1966-1992) |
Skin Diseases, Vascular Categories.
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Urticaria - A vascular reaction of the skin characterized by erythema and wheal formation due to localized increase of vascular permeability. The causative mechanism may be allergy, infection, or stress. |
Skin Diseases, Vascular Definitions and Terms
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