These range from infection and injury to systemic diseases like kidney failure. Often calcinosis cutis has no symptoms. But in some cases, it can be very painful. Treatments are available, including surgery, but the calcium lesions may recur.
How do you get rid of calcinosis?
Treatment / Management
- Diltiazem. Diltiazem is the most commonly used treatment for calcinosis cutis. ...
- Warfarin. ...
- Bisphosphonates. ...
- Minocycline. ...
- Ceftriaxone. ...
- Aluminum Hydroxide. ...
- Probenecid. ...
- Topical Sodium Thiosulfate.
Can calcium deposits be removed?
No anesthesia or incisions are needed. The sound waves travel through your skin to the calcium deposit and break it up. Your body may then absorb some of the calcium. The calcium deposits can be removed with an arthroscopic surgery called debridement (say "dih-BREED-munt").
