Yamamoto M, Danno K, Shio H, Imamura S
Dermatology Section, Tenri Hospital, Japan.
J Am Acad Dermatol. 1988 Jan;18(1 Pt 1):57-62. doi: 10.1016/s0190-9622(88)70009-2.
Two patients with livedo vasculitis were treated successfully with antiplatelet drugs including ticlopidine hydrochloride, dipyridamole, and low-dose aspirin. Increased platelet functions were restored 1 week after the beginning of the treatment, followed by dramatic improvement of painful leg ulcers within 1 month. Livedo status was unchanged. We claim that antiplatelet therapy should be the first choice of treatment in this disease.