Purpura Simplex Quiz
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Red spots on the skin
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Content updated on Nov 2, 2022
This is simple bruising and is very common. It often looks like small purple/red dots and can occur on the legs.
Purple rash
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose purpura simplex
Do you have purple spots on your skin?
Bruising is common and does not need treatment. However, if bruising occurs frequently, a check-up and blood tests may be helpful to ensure there is no underlying problem with blood clotting.
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Diseases related to Purpura simplex
References
Ratnam KV, Su WP, Peters MS. Purpura simplex (inflammatory purpura without vasculitis): a clinicopathologic study of 174 cases. J Am Acad Dermatol. 1991 Oct;25(4):642-7. doi: 10.1016/0190-9622(91)70246-x. PMID: 1791222.
https://www.jaad.org/article/0190-9622(91)70246-X/pdf
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