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Idiopathic or primary livedo reticularis |
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| Definition: | A bluish mottling of the skin, usually on the legs. It is associated with enlargement of the blood vessels and may be aggravated by cold exposure.
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| Alternative Names: | Livedo reticularis
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Review Date: 10/29/2001
Reviewed By: Victoria Kennedy, RN, A.D.A.M. editorial.
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