The case described is of a Negro male with recurrent ulcerating skin lesions and episodic arthritis. The association of arthritis with inflammatory dermatoses and a possible pathogenic mechanism for the arthritis are discussed.

Leukocytoclastic vasculitis, also known as hypersensitivity angiitis, is a cutaneous, small vessel vasculitis of the dermal capillaries and venules. The predominant clinical presentation palpable purpura. Multiple medications can cause leukocytoclastic well autoimmune diseases, infections, malignancy. disease process may be limited to only skin or manifestation systemic process. Treatment cente...