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What Do Reticular And Net Like Patterns On The Skin Indicate?
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Wed, 21 Mar 2018
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Question : i just noticed the other day that i have mottled skin on my left buttocks? I have never seen this before. It has been. few days and it is still there? I
Brief Answer:
Kindly upload images
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I request you to kindly upload a few images of the affected area in "Reports Section" of this web page so that I am able to have a look and guide you better.
Also, let me know if you have any associated symptoms like itching?
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Kakkar S., Dermatologist
Kindly upload images
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I request you to kindly upload a few images of the affected area in "Reports Section" of this web page so that I am able to have a look and guide you better.
Also, let me know if you have any associated symptoms like itching?
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Kakkar S., Dermatologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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Brief Answer:
Livedo reticularis
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
You have livedo reticularis - reticular, lacy like/net like pattern due to venous congestion or sluggish circulation.
Most commonly it is idiopathic and reverses by itself. Livedo reticularis is more pronounced in cold weather. Rewarming may help reverse discoloration.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Kakkar S., Dermatologist
Livedo reticularis
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
You have livedo reticularis - reticular, lacy like/net like pattern due to venous congestion or sluggish circulation.
Most commonly it is idiopathic and reverses by itself. Livedo reticularis is more pronounced in cold weather. Rewarming may help reverse discoloration.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Kakkar S., Dermatologist
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Dr. Prasad
Thank you for your response. How do I know if it is something serious? Should it go away? Thank you for your help.
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Brief Answer:
Regarding Livedo Reticularis
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
A short lasting Livedo Reticularis (LR} is either physiological, due to cold exposure Or primary LR, which has a fluctuating course Or due to heat application (early Erythema ab igne). You may see if it resolves in a few days.
Keep yourselves warm, if you are in a cold part of the world.
However, if it doesn't resolve in a few days then I would suggest a few important investigation including a complete blood count, platelets, coagulation profile, cryoproteins, antinuclear antibodies, and anticardiolipin antibodies etc.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Kakkar S., Dermatologist
Regarding Livedo Reticularis
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
A short lasting Livedo Reticularis (LR} is either physiological, due to cold exposure Or primary LR, which has a fluctuating course Or due to heat application (early Erythema ab igne). You may see if it resolves in a few days.
Keep yourselves warm, if you are in a cold part of the world.
However, if it doesn't resolve in a few days then I would suggest a few important investigation including a complete blood count, platelets, coagulation profile, cryoproteins, antinuclear antibodies, and anticardiolipin antibodies etc.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Kakkar S., Dermatologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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