Purpura Simplex Quiz
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Content updated on Nov 2, 2022
What is purpura simplex?
This is simple bruising and is very common. It often looks like small purple/red dots and can occur on the legs.
Symptoms of purpura simplex
Purple rash
Questions your doctor may ask to check for purpura simplex
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose purpura simplex
Do you have purple spots on your skin?
Treatment for purpura simplex
Bruising is common and does not need treatment. However, in the event of frequent bruising, 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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Yukiko Ueda, MD (Dermatology)
Dr. Ueda graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine and trained at the University of Tokyo Medical School. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, and holds several posts in the dermatology departments at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Komagome Hospital, University of Tokyo, and the Medical Center of Japan Red Cross Society.
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