Dystrophic Calcinosis

• The most common type of calcinosis, dystrophic calcinosis is caused by soft tissue damage due to arthritis, a wound or surgery. However, acne or minor cuts may also cause this condition.
  
  

Metastatic Calcinosis

• Metastatic calcinosis is caused by an excess of calcium and/or phosphate in the blood, often due to kidney failure.
  
  

Iatrogenic Calcinosis

• Iatrogenic calcinosis involves calcium deposits at sites where tissue has been damaged through surgery or repeated medical procedures, such as frequent needle sticks on the heel to draw blood.
  
  

Idiopathic Calcinosis

• Idiopathic calcinosis occurs in children born with birth defects of the soft tissue and is most common on the scrotum, vagina and face. People with Down syndrome are more vulnerable to these calcium lesions.
  
  

Calcinosis Treatments

• Calcinosis is difficult to treat. Oral anti-coagulant therapy has occasionally been effective in preventing and reversing the condition. Anti-inflammatory drugs have been helpful in reducing soft tissue inflammation surrounding calcium deposits. Surgery to remove large calcium masses is sometimes needed.