Purpura and petechiae are spots of skin discoloration that occur when small blood vessels under the skin break and bleed. The main difference between the two is their appearance. Purpura and petechiae ...

Immune thrombocytopenic purpura is an autoimmune disorder characterized by a low platelet count and mucocutaneous bleeding. The estimated incidence is 100 cases per 1 million persons per year, and ...

Henoch–Schönlein purpura (HSP)—the most common vasculitis in children—is complicated by nephritis in about 30% of patients Long-term prognosis of HSP nephritis depends mainly on the development of ...

THE observation of a newborn infant with widespread petechiae and thrombocytopenia born to a mother who had had rubella during the 1964 epidemic stimulated us to seek other newborn and older children ...

Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a rare disorder that affects your blood’s tendency to clot. In this disease, tiny clots form throughout your body. These tiny clots have major consequences ...

Senile purpura is a condition that commonly affects aging skin. Older people with light skin tones are more likely to develop the condition. People may also refer to it as Bateman’s purpura or actinic ...

Celebrities. Celine Dion diagnosed with 'Stiff Person Syndrome' Celebrities. Celine Dion's friends concerned that star is going through current illness alone A few days ago, it became known that ...

This page lists all known medications that could potentially lead to 'Non-Thrombocytopenic Purpura' as a side effect. It's important to note that mild side effects are quite common with medications.