* Suppression of activity of the associated autoimmune disease is suggested based upon the theory that autoimmune disease-related tissue injury contributes to risk for cutaneous calcification.
¶ Topical or intralesional therapy is impractical for patients with numerous widespread lesions.
Δ Surgical removal is an alternative for discrete, symptomatic areas of calcinosis cutis.
◊ Prominent clinical signs of inflammation include significant erythema, pain, and/or ulceration.
§ Inflammation contributes significantly to the morbidity associated with calcinosis cutis, and limited data suggest the anti-inflammatory effects of these drugs may improve associated symptoms or ulceration.Do you want to add Medilib to your home screen?