Purpura

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Also known as:  Peliosis

 

Description

Purpura is an ailment characterized by Bleeding of the Capillaries underneath and into the Skin.  The appearance of Purpura lesions varies according to the type of Purpura, the duration of the lesions and the acuteness of the onset of Purpura.  The color is initially red, gradually darkens to purple and fades to a brownish-yellow.  The lesions of Purpura usually disappear in two to three weeks.  The color of the residual permanent discoloration of the Skin depends substantially on the type of unabsorbed pigment of the Blood.

 

These Substances Alleviate Purpura

Bioflavonoids

 Rutin (when used in conjunction with Vitamin C) may cause the complete resolution of some cases of Purpura.  [1]

 

Hormones

 Melatonin may be useful for the treatment of Purpura (Purpura Hemorrhagica form).  [2]

 

Vitamins

 Vitamin C (when used in conjunction with Rutin) may cause the complete resolution of some cases of Purpura.  [3]

 Vitamin K (cream applied topically) may alleviate Purpura.  [4]

 

These Foods may Alleviate Purpura

Fruit

 Bilberry contains Anthocyanosides that may alleviate Purpura where Purpura is caused by Microangiopermeability (leaking Capillaries). 

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