Presentation
Background: Senile purpura presents itself as a largely unexplored challenge as it has been long thought of as a benign condition without long-term health sequelae. [pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Senile purpura usually presents with spots or patches present on skin, mucous membrane as well as on the organs. When blood leaks under the skin or from where small blood vessels joins together; this condition is called purpura. [ihealthblogger.com]
In reality, the patient is likely to start the consultation by presenting the rash and so inspection of the rash and noting such matters as the general condition of the patient will occur at the outset. [patient.info]
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Entire Body System
- Painter
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Hematological
- Easy Bruising
Senile purpura is benign, easy bruising that affects older adults. It’s sometimes called actinic purpura. This occurs because the skin and the blood vessels become more fragile as we age, making it easier for our skin to bruise from minor trauma. [healthline.com]
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There is evidence of bleeding under the skin, with easy bruising and the development of petechiae. In the acute form there may be bleeding from any of the body orifices, such as hematuria, nosebleed, vaginal bleeding, and bleeding gums. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]
Fetus
- Quickening
Using a Vitamin K cream twice a day aids in breaking down and absorption of blood cells and quickens up healing. [mavcure.com]
Skin
- Purpura
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What is the management of senile purpura ? Senile purpura is benign and self-resolving. [dermnetnz.org]
purpura senilis purpura se·ni·lis (sə-nī’lĭs) n. The occurrence of petechiae and ecchymoses on the legs in old and disabled persons. Read Also: Purpura simplex purpura simplex purpura sim·plex (sĭm’plěks’) n. See nonthrombocytopenic purpura. [definithing.com]
Also called senile purpura. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]
Treatment
In most cases, there is no treatment required for senile purpura. However, some people dislike the appearance of the bruises and seek treatment. Your doctor can prescribe topical retinoids that thicken your skin to prevent further skin aging. [healthline.com]
Another helpful treatment is the use of Vitamin K cream, which has shown a remarkable ability to reduce the appearance of age related marks. [skinsite.com]
No treatment hastens lesion resolution or is needed. Although cosmetically displeasing, the disorder has no health consequences and does not herald severe bleeding elsewhere. [msdmanuals.com]
Prognosis
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What is the prognosis ? Although cosmetically displeasing, senile purpura is benign and unrelated to any systemic diseases or blood dyscrasias. It is, however, a risk factor for skin tears in institutionalised patients. [dermnetnz.org]
Henoch-Schonlein purpura in childhood: treatment and prognosis. Standardization of terminology, definitions and outcome criteria in immune thrombocytopenic purpura of adults and children: report from an international working group. [freethesaurus.com]
Prognosis Individual lesions of actinic purpura generally resolve within 1-3 weeks. Residual hemosiderosis may occur. Purpuric lesions usually continue to occur during the individual's life. [emedicine.medscape.com]
Etiology
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Etiology Chronic sun exposure leads to skin changes that predispose patients to actinic purpura. Because of the ultraviolet-induced atrophy, the connective tissue of the dermis is no longer able to adequately support the microvasculature. [emedicine.medscape.com]
Epidemiology
In fact, the development of actual skin tears is understandably linked in elderly persons with ecchymoses and senile purpura. [7] Epidemiology Frequency United States Actinic purpura is an extremely common finding in elderly individuals, occurring in [emedicine.medscape.com]
Pathophysiology
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[…] stellate pseudoscars, and skin atrophy. [2] The concept of the syndrome term dermatoporosis has been used, viewing actinic purpura as a stage of dermatoporosis, implying both it and osteoporosis can be prevented and treated to avoid complications. [3] Pathophysiology [emedicine.medscape.com]
Prevention
Senile purpura is not always preventable, but people can use sunscreen and protect their skin from sun damage as much as possible. [medicalnewstoday.com]
For example, your doctor can prescribe topical retinoids, which can prevent further skin aging, thus reducing the appearance of senile purpura. [belmarrahealth.com]
Protecting your limbs by wearing shin guards can also help prevent minor trauma that causes bruising. Natural remedies Taking citrus bioflavonoids twice daily may also be a good natural remedy for senile purpura. [healthline.com]