Interactions None reported Pregnancy C - Safety for use during pregnancy has not been established. Decreases inflammation by suppressing migration of polymorphonuclear leukocytes and reversing capillary permeability. For symptomatic relief of pruritus caused by release of histamine in inflammatory reactions. Follow-up consultation is required for cases where there is initial diagnostic uncertainty, particularly to exclude cutaneous lymphoma. Topical steroid treatment if used long term should be monitored for the possible development of side effects.
Many lesions persist or extend with time.
Most eventually resolve spontaneously. Pigmented purpuric dermatitis is seen here affecting the trunk. Men are more frequently affected. Early cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, purpuric clothing contact dermatitis and drug hypersensitivity reactions should be considered in the differential diagnosis. Lichen aureus is the name given to localized pigmented purpuric dermatitis or capillaritis.