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    Macules are small areas of discolored skin that can be lighter or darker than the surrounding skin. They are caused by conditions like vitiligo or sun exposure. Treatment options include laser surgery, cryosurgery, or bleaching agents to remove macules. Purpura is characterized by bruising and bleeding under the skin. It can be thrombocytopenic, caused by low platelet count due to infections, medications or diseases, or nonthrombocytopenic due to disorders of blood vessels or clotting. Diagnosis involves examination of the skin and blood tests. Treatment depends on the underlying cause but may include corticosteroids, IVIG or splenectomy.

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    Macules are small areas of discolored skin that can be lighter or darker than the surrounding skin. They are caused by conditions like vitiligo or sun exposure. Treatment options include laser surgery, cryosurgery, or bleaching agents to remove macules. Purpura is characterized by bruising and bleeding under the skin. It can be thrombocytopenic, caused by low platelet count due to infections, medications or diseases, or nonthrombocytopenic due to disorders of blood vessels or clotting. Diagnosis involves examination of the skin and blood tests. Treatment depends on the underlying cause but may include corticosteroids, IVIG or splenectomy.

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    Macules are small areas of discolored skin that can be lighter or darker than the surrounding skin. They are caused by conditions like vitiligo or sun exposure. Treatment options include laser surgery, cryosurgery, or bleaching agents to remove macules. Purpura is characterized by bruising and bleeding under the skin. It can be thrombocytopenic, caused by low platelet count due to infections, medications or diseases, or nonthrombocytopenic due to disorders of blood vessels or clotting. Diagnosis involves examination of the skin and blood tests. Treatment depends on the underlying cause but may include corticosteroids, IVIG or splenectomy.

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    SKIN LESIONS

    Karen Andrea Fernndez Mejia


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    MACULE
    INTRODUCTION
    Is a small (up to 1cm in diameter), circumscribed, flat, and thus nonpalpable
    change in the pigmentation of the skin. 2

    EXPLANATION
    A macule may be either hypopigmented or hyperpigmented. Hypopigmented
    macules are lighter than your skin. Hyperpigmented ones are darker and are
    sometimes referred to as cafe au lait spots.

    A rash may be referred to as a macule if its color is different from the color of
    your skin. Infections or other diseases can cause this form of macule. 1
    can affect:
    babies
    young children
    older adults
    CAUSE
    Macules can be caused by various conditions that affect the appearance
    of your skin, resulting in areas of discoloration. Conditions that are likely to
    cause macules are: 1
    vitiligo
    ultraviolet light exposure

    TREATMENT
    Treatment options available for the removal of a macule, or macules, for
    cosmetic reasons are: 2
    Laser surgery, where the macule is zapped away
    Cryosurgery, where it's frozen away
    Bleaching or peeling agents
    PURPURA
    INTRODUCTION
    A condition characterized by hemorrhage into the skin. The color is first red, gradually
    darkens to purple, fades to a brownish yellow, and usually disappears in 2-3 weeks. 4

    EXPLANATION
    Is a hemorrhagic disease characterized by extravasation of blood into the tissues, under
    the skin, and through the mucous membranes, and producing spontaneous bruises,
    ecchymoses, and petechiae (small hemorrhagic spots) on the skin.

    When accompanied by a decrease in the circulating platelets, it is called


    thrombocytopenic purpura; when there is no decrease in the platelet count, it is called
    nonthrombocytopenic purpura. 3
    CAUSE
    There are two kinds of purpura: nonthrombocytopenic and thrombocytopenic.
    Nonthrombocytopenic means that the patient have normal platelet levels in your
    blood. Thrombocytopenic means that the patient have a lower than normal
    platelet count. 3

    Nonthrombocytopenic Thrombocytopenic
    purpura purpura
    Disorders that affect blood Recent blood transfusions
    clotting
    Weak blood vessels An infection in the
    bloodstream
    Inflammation in the blood Infection by HIV or
    vessels Hepatitis C,
    Scurvy, or a severe lack of Drugs that cause the body
    vitamin C to launch an immune
    Certain medications, like reaction against platelets
    steroids
    DIAGNOSIS
    The doctor can examine the patient skin to diagnose purpura and may also perform a
    biopsy of the skin in addition to blood and platelet count tests.
    These tests will help assess whether or not the patient purpura is a result of a more serious
    condition, such as a platelet or blood disorder. 4
    TREATMENT
    The type of treatment that the doctor will prescribe depends on the cause of the purpura.
    Adults diagnosed with mild thrombocyotopenic purpura may recover without any
    intervention. Treatments include medications and sometimes a splenectomy.
    Corticosteroids
    the doctor may start with corticosteroid medication, which can help increase your platelet
    count by decreasing the activity of your immune system.
    Intravenous immunoglobulin
    If the purpura is causing severe bleeding, the doctor may give the patient an intravenous
    medication called intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG). They may also give you IVIG if you
    need to increase your platelet count rapidly before surgery.
    Bibliographic references
    1. George Krucik, MD, MBA, 2008. Macule. Healthline, URL:
    http://www.healthline.com/symptom/macule

    2. Artem Cheprasov, 2010. Macule. Study, Science Courses. URL:


    http://study.com/academy/lesson/macule-definition-treatment.html

    3. Amber Erickson Gabbey and Erica Cirino.2005. Purpura. Healthline.


    URL: http://www.healthline.com/health/purpura#overview1

    4. Zawn Villenes. 2015. Purpura. Medical news today, Reviewed by


    University of Illinois-Chicago, School of Medicin, URL:
    https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/311725.php

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