Necrotizing vasculitis is a rare condition that involves
inflammation of the blood vessel walls. Vasculitis - necrotizing
Causes, incidence, and risk factors: Necrotizing vasculitis is
common with: It is very rare in children. The cause of the
inflammation is unknown. It is likely related to autoimmune
factors. The wall of the blood vessel may scar and thicken, or
die (become necrotic ). The blood vessel may close, interrupting
blood flow to the tissues it supplies. The lack of blood flow
will cause the tissues to die. Necrotizing vasculitis may affect
any blood vessel in the body. Therefore, it can cause problems
with the skin or any of the body's organs. Fever, chills,
fatigue, or weight loss may be the only symptoms at first.
However, symptoms may be in almost any part of the body. -
Abnormal skin tissue (lesions) - Papules (small, solid, and
raised lesions) - Red or purple colored - Located on the legs,
hands, or other parts of the body Fingers that change color
(blue fingers or toes) - Tissue death due t