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Glossary Calcinosis Cutis

condition where calcium deposits form in the skin

Calcinosis Cutis is a condition where calcium deposits form in the skin. These deposits can appear as hard, white or yellowish lumps and may be associated with various underlying conditions such as autoimmune diseases, infections, or trauma. For professionals, it's important to note that the pathogenesis often involves dystrophic or metastatic calcification, and treatment may require addressing the underlying cause.

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research Generalized calcinosis cutis associated with probable leptospirosis in a dog

13 citations , November 2005 in “Veterinary Dermatology”

This study reports that a German Shepherd developed generalized calcinosis cutis following a presumed bacterial infection, representing the first known case linked to such an infection in adult dogs.

research Use of fluorescent light energy for the management of bacterial skin infection associated with canine calcinosis cutis lesions

5 citations , October 2020 in “Veterinary record case reports”

In this case report, a 15-year-old golden retriever with calcinosis cutis showed accelerated improvement in FLE-treated skin infections compared to untreated areas, highlighting FLE's potential as a treatment adjunct.

research 42863 The association of milia-like calcinosis cutis, alopecia totalis and hyperthyroidism linked with the novel mutation for RBM28

September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

This study discusses calcinosis cutis and alopecia totalis, highlighting the need for thyroid disease screening in children with alopecia areata, especially those with a history of Down syndrome or signs of potential thyroid dysfunction.

research Suspected Calcinosis Cutis and Demodicosis, Secondary to an Exogenous Steroid Administration in a Dog with Hypoadrenocorticism

January 2020 in “Frontiers in Medical Case Reports”

This case study reported that reducing glucocorticoids resolved calcinosis cutis in a dog with hypoadrenocorticism, while demodicosis was treated with a fluralaner chewable tablet.

research Calcinosis Cutis in a Patient With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Case Report

December 2025 in “Cureus”

In this case report, a 40-year-old woman with systemic lupus erythematosus developed calcinosis cutis, a rare complication characterized by calcified deposits in her legs, requiring surgical intervention and ongoing medical treatment due to infection.

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