2022年4月13日 · Purpura are red, purple or brown blood spots that appear on your skin. What is purpura? Purpura is purple spots or patches on your skin or in your mucus membranes (such as your mouth and throat). The spots appear differently depending on your skin tone.

2023年3月1日 · A purpuric rash is made up of small, discolored spots under your skin from leaking blood vessels. It can be caused by many different conditions that range from mild to life threatening.

2018年9月17日 · 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 spots...

Purpura (/ ˈpɜːrpjʊərə / [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 other causes. [2] .

Purpura is the discolouration of the skin or mucous membranes due to haemorrhage from small blood vessels. Signs and symptoms of purpura vary according to type.

2024年9月20日 · Purpura, also known as skin hemorrhages or blood spots, can signal several medical problems, ranging from minor injuries to life threatening infections. Purpura is a physical sign of an...

2024年10月16日 · What is a purpuric rash? The term 'purpura' describes a purplish discolouration of the skin that is produced by small bleeding vessels near the surface. Purpura may also occur in the mucous membranes, especially of the mouth and in the internal organs. Purpura is not a disease per se but is indicative of an underlying cause of bleeding.

2024年4月4日 · A purpuric rash is a symptom of an underlying condition or cause. It is characterized by small, red, or purple bruise-like spots on the skin. They can appear almost anywhere and are often found on the arms and legs.

2020年7月10日 · Non-blanching rashes: caused by small bleeds beneath the skin, appearing as petechiae (<5mm), purpura (5-10mm), or ecchymoses (>1cm). Common causes: meningococcal sepsis, Henoch-Schönlein purpura, idiopathic thrombocytopaenic purpura, haemolytic uraemic syndrome, forceful coughing/vomiting, non-accidental injury.

2017年11月15日 · Purpura has many potential causes so is tricky to diagnose. Purpuric rashes present as red spots on the skin. Read on for treatment. Written by a GP.