Purpura: Blood Spots, Thrombocytopenic, Symptoms & Causes
WEBApr 13, 2022 · Purpura is small, flat spots on your skin. They look red or purple on lighter skin tones but appear brown or black on darker skin tones. Purpura is commonly referred to as a blood spot under your skin. Purpura usually consists of smaller dots that cluster in a specific area but may appear as one larger patch.
Purpura: Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Pictures - Healthline
WEBSep 17, 2018 · Purpura occurs when small blood vessels burst, causing blood to pool under the skin. This can create purple spots on the skin that range in size from small dots to large patches.
Purpura: Causes, pictures, and symptoms - Medical News Today
WEBOct 31, 2023 · Purpura, also known as skin hemorrhages or blood spots, can signal several medical problems, ranging from minor injuries to life threatening infections. …
Purpura - Wikipedia
WEBPurpura (/ ˈ p ɜːr p jʊər ə / [1]) is a condition of red or purple discolored spots on the skin that do not blanch on applying pressure. The spots are caused by bleeding underneath the skin secondary to platelet disorders, vascular disorders, coagulation disorders, or …
Purpura: Bruise-Like Spots on Skin That Aren't Bruises
WEBSep 5, 2023 · Purpura refers to purple-colored bruise-like spots on skin that aren't bruises. They can also be on the mouth or other body parts. Causes and treatments vary by the type of purpura.
Purpura: Causes, Types and Images - DermNet
WEBPurpura is the name given to the discolouration of the skin or mucous membranes due to haemorrhage from small blood vessels. Petechiae are small, purpuric lesions up to 2mm across. Ecchymoses or bruises are larger extravasations of blood.
Purpura: Types, Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment - Health
WEBSep 13, 2023 · Purpura is the term for discolored spots on the skin that develop when small blood vessels leak under the surface. With purpura, you may notice red, purple, or brown spots or patches on your...
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