Symptom Guide To Microscopic Polyangiitis

Livedo Racemosa

Livedo racemosa (LRC) is a pathological symptom that presents as patterns of blemishes on the skin. While mimicking the appearance of livedo reticularis, the two conditions are markedly different. Livedo reticularis is a benign condition, while LRC is associated with the immune system producing improper antibodies. Livedo racemosa develops as a symptom of a larger disease, rather than being an illness in itself. If any patient presents with LRC, health experts say the next step is immediate testing for antiphospholipid antibodies. The purple and blue blemishes are vivid, especially against pale skin, and cannot be reversed. However, despite the drastic change to an individual's appearance, livedo racemosa's existence has saved lives. When individuals don't notice any symptoms until the blemishes occur, there's a good chance they would have progressed to total renal failure unaware they were sick. Because of LRC, they sometimes receive lifesaving medical treatment in time.

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