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Simple purpura: causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment

 
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Last reviewed: 07.07.2025
 
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Simple purpura is an increased formation of hematomas that occurs as a result of vascular fragility.

Simple purpura is extremely common. The cause and mechanism of this pathology are unknown. It can manifest itself in various diseases.

The disease usually affects women. Hematomas develop without previous trauma on the thighs, buttocks, and upper extremities. There is usually no history of other bleeding, but easy bruising may occur in other family members. Serious bleeding does not occur. Platelet count, platelet function tests, coagulation, and fibrinolysis are within normal limits.

No medications prevent bleeding. Patients are often advised to avoid aspirin and aspirin-containing medications, but there is no evidence that bleeding is associated with or increased by these medications. The patient should be reassured that his or her condition does not pose a health risk.

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