Vascular Purpura
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Vascular purpura is the appearance of reddish or purple spots on the skin caused by blood leaking from small inflamed or damaged vessels. Unlike other types of purpura, its origin is in the wall of the blood vessels rather than in the platelets.
Common symptoms: spots that do not disappear when pressed, often located on the legs, and that are sometimes accompanied by joint pain or abdominal discomfort.
When to see a doctor? When these spots appear, especially if they spread or other symptoms are added.
Which specialist evaluates it? In childhood the pediatrician performs the initial evaluation, and the nephrologist takes part when there may be associated kidney involvement. When faced with these signs on the skin, it is advisable to seek professional guidance to study its cause carefully.
Data on 63 doctors who treat vascular purpura
Which specialist treats vascular purpura?
Vascular purpura in children should be evaluated by a pediatrician, who determines whether referral to another specialist is needed. Find pediatricians.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in vascular purpura
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Alma Delia Mejía Rendón
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Eleazar Hernández Ruíz
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Josué Marcial Meza
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Frequently asked questions
What is vascular purpura?
Vascular purpura is the appearance of reddish or purple spots on the skin caused by blood leaking from small inflamed or damaged vessels. Unlike other types of purpura, its origin is in the wall of the blood vessels rather than in the platelets.
Which doctor treats vascular purpura?
Vascular purpura in children should be evaluated by a pediatrician, who determines whether referral to another specialist is needed. Find pediatricians.