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A Purpura is a type of skin rash that
can be considered both as a skin condition,
and also as a type of skin leasion.
This
rash results from blood seeping
into the skin from small blood vessels
called capillaries.
The appearance of this rash consists of
individual purple spots called petechiae.
Possible causes of purpura include defects
in the capillaries and/or deficiency
of blood
platelets.
The term "purpura" is included in this section
because it is a type of skin lesion. These are required study for many
courses
in
aspects
of health and holistic therapies, especially bodywork therapies.
Click to view one page that includes a complete list of all the Skin
Lesions listed in this section.
Links to other relevant areas on this website include:
* _ Labelled Diagram
of the Structure of Skin.
* _ Skin
Pigmentation Conditions.
* _ Glossary
Entry for Dermatology.
* _ Glossary
Section for The
Structures of Skin.
* _ Glossary
Section for Common
Skin Conditions (Diseases & Disorders).
This part of the IvyRose Holistic Resources Glossary
is included as a study-aid for students following first-level courses
in human biology, medicine, nursing, natural or holistic therapies (such
as massage, reflexology, aromatherapy etc.), and associated theoretical
courses - who are required recognise and understand medical terms.
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