Purple Rash
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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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About the symptom
It is purplish-red rash just beneath the skin's surface and may appear dark brown or black on darker skin tones.
When to see a doctor
Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms
Purple rash
Possible causes
- Warts
Small skin growths caused by viral infections.
- Urticaria
An itchy, allergic rash with red bumps, also known as "hives". The causes are broad, ranging from foods and medications to viral infections and bee stings. In most cases, the rash disappears within 24 hours, however medical attention is needed if there is facial swelling or breathlessness.
- Purpura pigmentosa
Purpura Pigmentosa Progressiva, also known as Progressive Pigmentary Dermatitis or Schamberg's Disease, is a chronic skin condition that causes discoloration of the dermis on the trunk, upper, and lower limbs. The exact cause is unknown, but it is caused by inflammation of tiny blood vessels called capillaries.
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- Cushing syndrome
- Shingles
- Hypergammaglobulinemic purpura
- von Willebrand disease (vWD)
- Alcoholic liver disease
Questions your doctor may ask about this symptom
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom
Do you have purple spots on your skin?
Do you have itchy skin?
Do you have any pain or tingling in the affected areas of the skin?
Do you have a fever?
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Reviewed By:
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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