Bateman1 first described the condition in 1818 when he noted dark purple blotches and determined that they were due to the extravasation of blood into the dermal tissue. Hence, it is sometimes ... This atrophy renders the skin and microvasculature more susceptible to the effects of minor trauma and shearing forces.
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purple blotches Skin Problems ... Purple rings+blotches on back debX Cancer: Skin 0 07-31-2004 02:17 P ... HealthBoards Message Boards > Health Issues > Skin Problems > purple blotches...
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Find out all about rash in spots or blotches, including the most common causes and treatments from leading medical experts. ... In meningococcal meningitis, a rash (usually red and purple spots) sometimes ... under the skin (causing red spots or purple blotches), in mucous membranes, ...;
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These damage the blood vessels, so the blood can leak through into the tissues underneath the skin. It can start off either as a pink rash, or as tiny red or purple blood spots, like pin-pricks, anywhere on the body – which rapidly spread into purple blotches or bruises.
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I was wondering if anyone has experienced small purple spots on their arms. The look like small bruises, but are not the result of pressure on the skin. They range in size from a pea to a dime. They start purple...then turn more reddish and eventually dissapear.
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Penn State Hershey Medical Center provides world class care and services to patients. ... The patient might also have hard, purple blotches on the skin, called petechiae. When areas of skin are completely deprived of blood flow, the patient develops blackened areas of gangrene where the skin has died.
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Light blotches on skin; Question: When people have light blotches on their skin (i.e. ... Question: What might be the cause and treatment for scars that leave dark red/purple marks on the skin? I have numerous spots on my lower legs from old scars. These are just spots with no change in the thickness of the skin.
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Similar in appearance to other red birthmarks, port wine stains show up as red or purple blotches on the skin, and do not fade away. The most familiar example of a port wine stain probably belongs to former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachov, who has one on his forehead.
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WHat are bright red dots on skin? Vomiting with red blotches on face? What causes red blotches on stomach? What are red purple blotches on your face? Small circular not raised blotches on skin? How do you stop your face getting bright red?
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