Common symptoms of purpura simplex include ecchymosis or petechiae of the skin, localized vague pain, and bleeding.
Generally speaking, purpura simplex is due to hormonal changes in women’s bodies, and the time of occurrence of bleeding is often related to the menstrual cycle, without other pathological factors leading to bleeding.
1. Skin ecchymosis or petechiae: Ecchymosis or petechiae may appear on the surface of the skin, often located on both lower limbs, and rarely on the upper limbs. Petechiae or ecchymosis will not rise above the skin surface, will not fade when pressed, will not be painful, and can subside on their own, leaving greenish-yellow pigmented patches, which may reappear after a period of time.
2. Localized hidden pain: Before the appearance of petechiae, there will be localized hidden pain, which is often manifested as the feeling of hidden pain in the skin of legs when wearing clothes, and the petechiae can be found in self-examination.
3. Bleeding: The common parts of bleeding include bleeding gums, nosebleed, etc. Female patients often have menstrual bleeding. Female patients are often accompanied by increased menstrual flow and prolonged menstrual period. There are some patients who will have a slight increase in bleeding during surgery, tooth extraction and childbirth, but it usually does not cause serious hemorrhage.
Purpura simplex may have other symptoms, if there are similar symptoms, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time for diagnosis and treatment.