Mednet Logo
HomeQuestion

Are there situations in which you treat calcinosis cutis that is not symptomatic for the patient?

2
2 Answers
Mednet Member
Mednet Member
Rheumatology · Georgetown University Medical Center

There is NO treatment for either the prevention of calcinosis or the dissolution of calcinosis. Every 5-10 years over the past 40 years there have been potential treatments but none have been confirmed. I do not use anything specific for the asymptomatic patient. I do rarely recommend surgery by an ...

Register or Sign In to see full answer

Mednet Member
Mednet Member
Rheumatology · Mayo Clinic

I agree with Dr. @Dr. First Last. Calcinosis is best left alone if not bothersome. It can recur post surgical resection and the sites of resection are also vulnerable to infection and poor healing especially in acral areas. So unless in areas, vulnerable to repeated trauma or bothersome to the patie...

Register or Sign In to see full answer