Corticosteroids - Halt active inflammatory process, ensuing fibrosis, and restriction of mobility. Antiinflammatory effects include depressed production of eosinophils and lymphocytes. Pregnancy B - Usually safe but benefits must outweigh the risks. Growth and development of infants and children on prolonged corticosteroid therapy should be carefully observed. Some authors advocate a bone marrow examination in all patients.
Most patients experience partial or complete recovery.
Photograph of posterior lower extremities shows hypopigmentation, induration, biopsy site and asymmetric involvement. Photograph of posterior thigh shows woody induration, sclerosis and hypopigmentation. Close-up photograph of left posterior thigh 2 weeks later shows erythema, scaling, alopecia and rippled induration. Posterior calf in first week of illness presents with erythema, edema, alopecia, scaling and early induration. Right calf is relatively uninvolved with patchy erythema only.