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Nifedipine in Scleroderma Ulcerations

Year: 1984

Type: article

Abstract: Cutaneous ulcerations may be due to a variety of causes, including vasculitis, infections, arterial insufficiency, and microvascular damage. The net effect is diminished blood flow to the skin. Nifedipine, a calcium antagonist, has been shown to improve cutaneous blood flow and to alleviate reactive vasospastic ischemia (Raynaud's phenomenon). The authors report an ischemic ulcer of scleroderma showing visible improvement with nifedipine therapy.

Source: International Journal of Dermatology

DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-4362.1984.tb01233.x

Authors: Thomas Y. Woo, Reynold C. Wong, Janis P. Campbell, Michael T. Goldearb, John J. Voorhees, Jeffrey P. Callen

Institutions: University of Louisville, University of Michigan, Michigan Medicine

Language: English

Topic: Systemic Sclerosis and Related Diseases

Subfield: Pathology and Forensic Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2160519612