livido reticularis

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My 12 year old son has pale skin, off and on, his chest and legs and arms you

can almost see his purple veins through the skin. I finally found exactly what

it looks like " livido reticularis " (see google images).

Of course pediatrician said it's normal, but I think if his head fell off, he

would say it's normal too.

I've heard that it can be related to oxalate dumps, but wondering if it is some

sort of vascular issue.

My son's face was pale all through the summer, and all of a sudden it went

away, still trying to figure that one out. Now we see the " purple veins and

mottled skin " so wondering what it's all about.

Thanks,

Missy

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