Cutaneous vasculitis update

Dermatol Clin. 2001 Oct;19(4):603-15, vii. doi: 10.1016/s0733-8635(05)70303-x.

Abstract

The classification of cutaneous vasculitis and its general principles, including clinical patterns, pathogenesis, and causes, are reviewed in this article. Several types of cutaneous vasculitis are discussed in detail, including Henoch-Schonlein purpura, erythema elevatum diutinum, and cutaneous polyarteritis nodosum. The approach to treatment for cutaneous vasculitis also is reviewed.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Fluorescent Antibody Technique, Direct
  • Humans
  • Necrosis
  • Skin / pathology
  • Skin Diseases, Vascular* / classification
  • Skin Diseases, Vascular* / diagnosis
  • Skin Diseases, Vascular* / pathology
  • Skin Diseases, Vascular* / therapy
  • Vasculitis* / classification
  • Vasculitis* / diagnosis
  • Vasculitis* / pathology
  • Vasculitis* / therapy