cutaneous vasculitis; predominantly cutaneous vasculitis

Pathology

• vasculitis of the skin

Clinical manifestations

• palpable purpura

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Management

• cutaneous small vessel vasculitis (palpable purpura) can be managed with
  • rest & elevation of affected region
  • topical glucocorticoids
  • NSAIDs
  • antihistamines

More general terms

• vasculitis
• dermatitis

More specific terms

• cocaine-associated vasculitis
• cutaneous leukocytoclastic vasculitis