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Nifedipine in scleroderma ulcerations.

T Y Woo, R C Wong, J P Campbell

    International Journal of Dermatology
    |December 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    Nifedipine therapy improved an ischemic ulcer in scleroderma by enhancing skin blood flow. This calcium channel blocker offers a potential treatment for cutaneous ulcerations caused by reduced blood supply.

    Area of Science:

    • Dermatology
    • Pharmacology
    • Vascular Biology

    Background:

    • Cutaneous ulcerations stem from diverse causes like vasculitis, infections, and vascular insufficiency.
    • Reduced skin blood flow is a common pathological outcome.
    • Nifedipine, a calcium antagonist, is known to improve cutaneous circulation and manage vasospastic conditions.

    Observation:

    • A patient with scleroderma presented with an ischemic cutaneous ulcer.
    • The ulcer was attributed to microvascular damage and diminished blood flow characteristic of the condition.

    Findings:

    • Treatment with nifedipine resulted in visible improvement of the ischemic ulcer.
    • The therapy demonstrated efficacy in addressing the underlying circulatory deficit.

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    Implications:

    • Nifedipine may be a viable therapeutic option for ischemic cutaneous ulcerations in scleroderma.
    • This finding suggests potential benefits of calcium channel blockers in managing complex skin ulcers related to vascular compromise.