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8. When to See a Doctor

Most cases of livedo reticularis do not need treatment. However, there are a few signs that medical intervention is necessary:

  • Mottled skin does not vanish in warmer conditions
  • Other worrying symptoms occur
  • Painful nodules develop near the mottled skin
  • Ulcers develop in the area
  • The individual already has lupus or another connective tissue disorder

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