Purpura
Purpura Causes
Purpura can be caused by platelet disorders, vascular problems such as hypertension and vasculitis, and coaguation disorders. Deficiency in Vitamin C is also regarded to be a reason for purpura.
Purpura Definition
Purpura is the term described to the presence of purple discolorations on the skin. It is caused by bleeding underneath the skin. This condition is common with other diseases such as typhus, meningitis and septicemia.
Purpura Symptoms and Signs
The most obvious symptom of pupura are red and purple spots of varying sizes developing in different areas of the skin.