“…Cutaneous findings in GCA are rare, presenting in less than 1% of cases, and include scalp tenderness, loss or decrease in temporal pulse, scalp necrosis, and scalp blanching (Chen & Carlson, 2008). Erythema, ecchymoses, purpura, ulceration, gangrene, urticaria, erythema nodosum, and hyperpigmentation on the lower extremities have also been reported (Goldberg et al, 1987). Scalp necrosis is associated with increased risk of vision loss and carries a higher mortality rate (Tsianakas et al, 2009).…”