musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Cutaneous Vasculitis
Treatment of Cutaneous Vasculitis
Treatment of the cause when possible Initial drug options includecolchicine,hydroxychloroquine,dapsone, or a short course of low-dose corticosteroids as needed Treatment of cutaneous vasculitis is first directed at any identified cause when possible (eg, hepatitis C causing cryoglobulinemia). If no cause is identified and vasculitis is limited to the skin, treatment is minimal and conservative.Colchicine,hydroxychloroquine,dapsone, or a short course of low-dose corticosteroids can be tried. Sometimes, stronger immunosuppressants (eg,azathioprine,methotrexate) are used, particularly if lesions ulcerate or if corticosteroids must be taken indefinitely to control symptoms. 