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GlossaryPurpura

condition with purple skin spots from leaking blood vessels

Purpura refers to a condition characterized by the appearance of purple or red spots on the skin, caused by small blood vessels leaking under the skin. These spots can vary in size and are often a sign of an underlying medical issue, such as a blood clotting disorder, an infection, or a reaction to certain medications. For professionals, it's important to differentiate purpura from other similar conditions like petechiae or ecchymoses, as the underlying causes and treatments may differ.

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research Purpura Associated With Lithium Intoxication

2 citations , January 2015 in “Chinese Medical Journal”

Lithium can cause skin discoloration even at normal levels, so monitor for signs of intoxication.

research A Rare Presentation of an Overlap Connectivity as Purpura Fulminans: A Case Report

May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology”

Purpura fulminans can signal underlying autoimmune disorders, not just infections.

research Palpable Purpura in an Elderly Man—Quiz Case

5 citations , October 2003 in “Archives of Dermatology”

The elderly woman experienced hair loss and scalp itching, especially at the front hairline, and lost her eyebrows.

research Retiform Purpura Caused by the Use of Cocaine Adulterated with Levamisole

1 citations , January 2015 in “Annals of Dermatology”

Cocaine possibly mixed with levamisole caused a woman's skin condition and blood issues, which improved with treatment.

research Simultaneous Onset of Alopecia Areata and Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura: A Potential Association?

5 citations , January 1999 in “Pediatric Dermatology”

A young girl had both alopecia areata and immune thrombocytopenic purpura at the same time, suggesting a possible link between the two.

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