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Idiopathic or primary livedo reticularisDefinition: Idiopathic or primary livedo reticularis is a bluish mottling of the skin, usually on the legs. It is�linked with enlargement of the blood vessels and may be�made worse�by cold exposure.
Alternative Names: Livedo reticularis
Causes, incidence, and risk factors:
Expectations (prognosis):
Calling your health care provider:
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| Review Date: 7/22/2005
Reviewed By: Jonathan Kantor, M.D., Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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