Although there is no cure for calciphylaxis, management typically involves a multidisciplinary approach under the expertise of a dermatologist, nephrologist, wound care specialist, and pain and palliative care specialist.

Why does calciphylaxis happen?

The exact cause of calciphylaxis is unknown, but recent studies have revealed that most people with the condition have abnormalities in blood-clotting factors. Blood-clotting factors are substances in your blood that help stop bleeding.

How can calciphylaxis be prevented?

Prevention and Treatment of Calciphylaxis. Primary prevention is defined as strategies that will prevent a person from getting a disease – things such as education, screenings, vaccines, regular wellness visits/physicals, and decreasing things that may be harmful to the body (such as secondhand smoke).