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Purpura

Purplish or brownish red discoloration, easily visible through the epidermis, caused by hemorrhage into the tissues. When the size of the discolorization is >2-3 cm it is generally called Ecchymoses (ECCHYMOSIS).
Also Known As:
Petechiae; Purpuras
Networked: 3221 relevant articles (140 outcomes, 185 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Nephritis
2. Thrombocytopenia (Thrombopenia)
3. Arthralgia (Joint Pain)
4. Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (Thrombocytopenic Purpura, Autoimmune)
5. Proteinuria

Experts

1. Shin, Jae Il: 19 articles (05/2020 - 01/2008)
2. Gonzalez-Gay, Miguel A: 11 articles (01/2010 - 05/2002)
3. Ozen, Seza: 10 articles (01/2021 - 11/2002)
4. Chiang, Bor-Luen: 10 articles (04/2015 - 03/2003)
5. Yang, Yao-Hsu: 10 articles (04/2015 - 03/2003)
6. Kawasaki, Yukihiko: 10 articles (01/2013 - 08/2004)
7. Terrier, Benjamin: 8 articles (01/2022 - 12/2010)
8. Lee, Jae Seung: 8 articles (11/2011 - 01/2008)
9. Garcia-Porrua, Carlos: 8 articles (01/2006 - 05/2002)
10. González-Gay, Miguel A: 7 articles (03/2018 - 12/2002)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Purpura:
1. SteroidsIBA
2. Adrenal Cortex Hormones (Corticosteroids)IBA
3. Inosine Triphosphate (ITP)IBA
4. Immunoglobulin A (IgA)IBA
5. Immunoglobulins (Immunoglobulin)IBA
6. Intravenous Immunoglobulins (IVIG)FDA Link
7. Prednisone (Sone)FDA LinkGeneric
8. Prednisolone (Predate)FDA LinkGeneric
9. Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan)FDA LinkGeneric
10. Immunosuppressive Agents (Immunosuppressants)IBA

Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Tonsillectomy
3. Lasers (Laser)
4. Plasma Exchange
5. Dye Lasers