Primary Skin Vasculitis
Primary skin vasculitis is an inflammatory disease that affects small and medium blood vessels located in the skin.
About Primary Skin Vasculitis
Primary skin vasculitis is a form of vasculitis (inflammatory vessel disease) involving the vessels that supply blood to the layers of the skin. Many forms of vasculitis include inflammation of these vessels, but in primary skin vasculitis no other organ systems are affected.
Symptoms of Primary Skin Vasculitis
The symptoms of primary skin vasculitis typically last multiple weeks and can leave behind scarring.
Symptoms of primary skin vasculitis may include:
- Blisters
- Macules (flat, red patches of discolored skin)
- Purpura (purple patches on skin)
- Urticaria (rounded, itchy spots on skin)
Risk Factors for Primary Skin Vasculitis
Primary skin vasculitis tends to affect patients regardless of age or sex.
Risk factors for primary skin vasculitis may include:
- Health history: Infections or reactions to certain medications can cause primary skin vasculitis.
Treating Primary Skin Vasculitis at UT Medicine
Like all forms of vasculitis, corticosteroids like prednisone can be used to address the inflammation associated with primary skin vasculitis.
