Bleeding and bruising - DermNet Bleeding and bruising, Contusion, Haemorrhage, Haematoma, Petechiae, Ecchymosis Authoritative facts from DermNet New Zealand
Purpura: Causes, Types and Images - DermNet Ecchymoses or bruises are larger extravasations of blood Palpable purpura is purpura than can be felt, due to inflammation of the blood vessels ( vasculitis ) Pigmented purpura is a sign of petechial haemorrhages associated with capillaritis
Senile purpura - DermNet Senile purpura is a common, benign condition characterised by the recurrent formation of purple ecchymoses (bruises) on the extensor surfaces of forearms following minor trauma It is also known as Bateman purpura, after British dermatology pioneer Thomas Bateman, who first described it in 1818; and actinic purpura, because of its association
Scurvy (vitamin C deficiency) - DermNet Petechiae, purpura, and ecchymoses due to capillaritis, cutaneous vasculitis, thrombocytopaenia, or any other cause; Folliculitis; Gingivitis and periodontitis; What is the treatment for scurvy? Prevention The recommended daily intake of Vitamin C in Australia and New Zealand is 45 mg d Pregnant and lactating women need 55-85 mg d
Skin manifestations of haematological diseases - DermNet Ecchymoses; Bleeding or oozing from wound sites, intravenous lines or catheters Thrombocytopenia leads to a bleeding tendency For example in immune thrombocytopenia, platelet levels are reduced to a varying degree by circulating antibodies against them Thrombocytopenia can also be due to bone marrow disease, Wiskott Aldrich syndrome and drugs
Gardner-Diamond syndrome - DermNet Gardner-Diamond syndrome (GDS) is an uncommon psychodermatological condition characterised by painful purpura, ranging in size from small petechiae to purpura to larger patches of ecchymosis While it may appear spontaneous in some instances, a thorough history frequently reveals a preceding episode of severe physiological stress
Different causes of purpura – 10 cases - DermNet Ecchymoses and external bleeding are uncommon Purpura may be due to vessel wall deposition of metabolic substances, such as amyloid in systemic amyloidosis, or calcium in calciphylaxis Deficiency of ascorbic acid results in scurvy, in which petechiae are especially seen surrounding twisted hairs but may result in large areas of purpura and
Telangiectasia - DermNet What is the differential diagnosis of telangiectasia? Telangiectases need to be distinguished from other vascular conditions, including blood vessel tumours such as infantile haemangioma and angiomas that arise in adults; and capillary or venous vascular malformations
Scurvy image - DermNet Clinical image of small ecchymoses on the right dorsal hand of a 79 year old emaciated, pale female living in isolation and poor hygiene Through clinical, laboratory and nutritional findings a diagnosis of scurvy was made Treated with vitamin C, 1000mg per day for a month