Integrative Chinese-western therapy for Leukocytoclastic vasculitis-induced refractory leg ulcer: An 8-month healing journey with reduced corticosteroid dependency

This case demonstrates that a combination of oral Chinese herbal decoction and low-dose corticosteroids is a highly effective treatment for recalcitrant wounds caused by LCV, with a low recurrence rate. This approach may contribute to a reduction in corticosteroid or immunosuppressant dosage, promote skin ulcer healing, and reduce recurrence rates. The necessity for future randomized controlled trials is evident to ascertain the efficacy of this therapeutic strategy.

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EXPLORE
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2025-11-26
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.explore.2025.103291
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Vasculitis and related conditions
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Integrative Chinese-western therapy for Leukocytoclastic vasculitis-induced refractory leg ulcer: An 8-month healing journey with reduced corticosteroid dependency

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Integrative Chinese-western therapy for Leukocytoclastic vasculitis-induced refractory leg ulcer: An 8-month healing journey with reduced corticosteroid dependency

Yuan Zong, Yemin Cao, Yongkang Zhang, Yuzhen Wang, Zhiguo Zhao, Hui Du
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This case demonstrates that a combination of oral Chinese herbal decoction and low-dose corticosteroids is a highly effective treatment for recalcitrant wounds caused by LCV, with a low recurrence rate. This approach may contribute to a reduction in corticosteroid or immunosuppressant dosage, promote skin ulcer healing, and reduce recurrence rates. The necessity for future randomized controlled trials is evident to ascertain the efficacy of this therapeutic strategy.

EXPLOREVol. 22(1)
Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (CN), Shanghai First People's Hospital (CN)
Openalex Percentile: Top 45%
Vasculitis and related conditions
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Integrative Chinese-western therapy for Leukocytoclastic vasculitis-induced refractory leg ulcer: An 8-month healing journey with reduced corticosteroid dependency — Yuan Zong, Yemin Cao, et al. · EXPLORE (2025) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS