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Skin Diseases, Vascular
Medical Definition: | Skin diseases affecting or involving the cutaneous blood vessels and generally manifested as inflammation, swelling, erythema, or necrosis in the affected area. |
Guide Notes: | note X ref: livedo reticularis + cerebrovasc disord = SNEDDON SYNDROME |
Also Called: | Livedo Reticularis |
Previously Indexed: | Skin Diseases (1966-1992) |
Urticaria - A vascular reaction of the skin characterized by erythema and wheal formation due to localized increase of vascular permeability. The causative mechanism may be allergy, infection, or stress. |
Skin Diseases, Vascular Medical Definitions and Terms
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