Purple ecchymosis on the skin may be caused by trauma, or it may be caused by thrombocytopenic purpura, acute leukemia and other diseases, which need to be handled according to their own conditions by choosing medication, physical therapy, chemotherapy, surgery and other ways.
1. Trauma: If the purple ecchymosis on the skin is caused by trauma, you can choose to apply local ice packs within 24 hours to help lower the skin temperature and shrink the capillaries to avoid aggravating the local symptoms. If more than 24 hours can choose hot compresses, promote local blood circulation and metabolism.
2. Thrombocytopenic purpura: If purple ecchymosis is caused by thrombocytopenic purpura, early treatment is needed. The first-line drugs are glucocorticosteroids such as prednisone, and intravenous immunoglobulin is needed for severe cases. Some patients need splenectomy.
3. Acute leukemia: Acute leukemia can also cause purple ecchymosis, the main treatment is chemotherapy, through chemotherapy drugs to quickly remove leukemia cells, commonly used drugs such as erythromycin and vincristine.
For patients with purple ecchymosis, they should consult a doctor for a clear diagnosis and choose the appropriate treatment. All of the above drugs should be used in accordance with medical advice.