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Glossary Purpura

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 Granulomatous pigmented purpuric dermatosis containing Propionibacterium acnes

8 citations , July 2018 in “European Journal of Dermatology”

A medication may help with hair growth in psoriasis, and a skin condition might be linked to a specific bacteria.

research Purpura Associated with Lithium Intoxication

2 citations , January 2015 in “Chinese Medical Journal”

In this case report, purpura was associated with lithium treatment at therapeutic levels, highlighting the importance of monitoring for symptoms of intoxication even when lithium concentrations appear normal.

research Palpable Purpura in an Elderly Man—Quiz Case

5 citations , October 2003 in “Archives of Dermatology”

This abstract is a website information page and provides no research findings, results, or conclusions.

Retiform Purpura Caused by the Use of Cocaine Adulterated with Levamisole

research Retiform Purpura Caused by the Use of Cocaine, That Was Probably Adulterated with Levamisole

1 citations , January 2015 in “Annals of Dermatology”

This case report describes a 52-year-old woman who developed retiform purpura after using cocaine likely adulterated with levamisole, highlighting the need for levamisole detection in such cases.

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

5 citations , January 1999 in “Pediatric Dermatology”

This case report presents a young girl with both alopecia areata and immune thrombocytopenic purpura, suggesting a previously unreported association possibly involving cross-reactive antibodies between glycoproteins.

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