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Schamberg's disease, (also known as "progressive pigmentary dermatosis of Schamberg", [1] "purpura pigmentosa progressiva" (PPP), [1] and "Schamberg's purpura" [1]) is a chronic discoloration of the skin found in people of all ages, usually only affecting the feet, legs or thighs or a combination. It may occur as a single event or subsequent ...
Capillaritis can take many forms but is made up of tiny red or brown dots that may be spread out or in a group forming a red or brown patch on the skin. One variation, Majocchi purpura, forms concentric rings. [2] Capillaritis is a mild condition not requiring treatment.
Purpura (/ ˈ p ɜːr p jʊər ə / [1]) is a condition of red or purple discolored spots on the skin that do not blanch on applying pressure. The spots are caused by bleeding underneath the skin secondary to platelet disorders, vascular disorders, coagulation disorders, or other causes. [ 2 ]
Retiform purpura can present as non-raised large patches of purpura, with angulated or net-like border. They can present as painful dark red or purple patches or plaques with bordering branching and central purpura, necrosis, and/or ulceration. They can vary in size from small (1–2 cm) to large (>10 cm), and may be single or multiple ...
Autoimmune progesterone dermatitis (APD) occurs during the luteal phase of a woman's menstrual cycle and is an uncommon cyclic premenstrual reaction to progesterone.It can present itself in several ways, including eczema, erythema multiforme, urticaria, angioedema, and progesterone-induced anaphylaxis. [2]
As of 2017, the optimal way to treat Henoch–Schönlein purpura remains controversial. [22] Analgesics may be needed for the abdominal and joint pains. Wound care is warranted if skin death and ulcerations occur. [22] It is uncertain as to whether HSP needs treatment beyond controlling the symptoms.
Ducas and Kapetanakis pigmented purpura; Lichen aureus; Although vascular damage may be present, it is insufficient for these conditions to be considered forms of vasculitis. [2] A few very small non-blinded studies of treatment with narrow-band ultraviolet light have been reported as promising. [3]
The symptoms of a disseminated gonococcal infection include fever, tenosynovitis, arthralgias, and a few vesiculopustules over the distal ends of the extremities that may have purpura or hemorrhagic necrosis. The symptoms of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, which is spread by ticks, include photophobia, headache, fever, chills, and myalgias.