Calcinosis may be caused by trauma, inflammation, varicose veins, tumors, infections, connective tissue disease, hyperphosphatemia, and hypercalcemia. Calcinosis cutis is associated with systemic sclerosis.

Why does calcinosis cutis occur?

Calcinosis cutis happens when calcium gathers in your skin, muscles, tendons, connective tissue, and subcutaneous tissue — the innermost layer of your skin that contains fat. There are five types of calcinosis cutis, including: Dystrophic. Metastatic.

What causes calcium buildup in the body?

Causes of calcification

infections. calcium metabolism disorders that cause hypercalcemia (too much calcium in the blood) genetic or autoimmune disorders affecting the skeletal system and connective tissues. persistent inflammation.