children s health issues
Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum
Treatment of Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum
Prevention and treatment of complications and injuries Because there is no cure for pseudoxanthoma elasticum, treatment is aimed at preventing and treating complications and injuries. People should avoid medications that may cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, such asaspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and anticoagulants (such aswarfarin). Levels of fats (lipids) in the blood should be Treatment to reduce the risk of developing early atherosclerosis and other blood vessel complications. Treatment with medications that reduce the growth of blood vessels (such asbevacizumab) may help people who have angioid streaks in the eyes. People with pseudoxanthoma elasticum should avoid contact sports because injury to the eye is a risk. 