Question 1

what can i do to change my purple legs to normal? i have lupus and my legs are discolored purple. i'm white complected and i want to know what to do.

Accepted Answer

You can: You can get your doctor to put you on a drug called trental (pentoxifylline). There may be something else. Ask your rheumatologist and dermatologist.

Question 2

why do i always have purple blotchy legs?

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Purple blotches: Purple blotches on the skin arise from capillaries (small blood vessels) in the skin. They may be more noticeable under certain conditions (temp, exercise, alcohol). Depending on the type/degree of involvement lasers may be helpful in reducing their appearance. If they are associated with other symptoms or change in their appearance, it would be advisable to have an exam. Hope this helps!

Question 3

7mo with purple hands, legs, and feet. she is very white. yesterday she was at the doctor and heart and lungs were fine. is this due to cold weather?

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Workup/Mgt: I would advise checking your daughter's temperature. Babies can lose body heat quickly. Keep her head warm and she should have one more layer of clothing than older children. Since she is on albuterol and has had constipation, a screening test for CF should be confirmed to rule out CF.
Her pulse oximetry or oxygen saturation should be checked on arms and legs. If she has any distress, ED visit.

Question 4

had csection this past oct & a month later my knee was causing discomfort &swelling 6month later both knees hurt & stiff hurts to walk purple splotchy legs. hair loss.hands & now left wrist & bend of arm is swelling & feels stiff & causing discomfort?

Accepted Answer

Could be a : flare up of a known or previously undiagnosed, auto immune disease, such as systemic lupus. A visit with your doctor for an exam and testing is very appropriate.

Question 5

little purple bruises on leg what is it?

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Bruising: Might be normal bruises, but also might be purpura, which can go with other conditions and a platelet issue.  Go see your doctor.

Question 6

does  hydrocephalus cauae purple spots on legs?

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Unlikely: Cerebral problems but not legs.
Look for some other issue?
Trauma, bruising, venous?

Question 7

purple spots on legs - getting worse.  various sizes. ?

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Doctor can evaluate: Exam is needed. If skin blood spots, they are called petechiae (purpura if they are big), and are due to blood cells leaking out of the tiny blood vessels in the skin. After blood cells have leaked out, the area behaves just like a bruise (the body breaks down blood cells into different colored pigments). Sometimes they are nothing bad; other times they mean a serious blood or infection problem.

Question 8

husband had purple bruise on leg and never faded or left. it has been almost a year and no change, pain, redness or warmth. what do we need to do?

Accepted Answer

Suspect  benign: This may be old hemosideran staining fron bleeding into the tissue. You can check with your  dermatologist

Question 9

can someone help please? my toes turn purple and my leg hurts when i sit down for long periods of time?

Accepted Answer

The two may or: May not be related. Are the toes cold or warm? This would matter....Where does the leg hurt and what does it feel like?

Question 10

my toes are always a blue/purple color. my legs fall asleep often. is this normal?

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Not normal: Your history is unknown to me but sounds like you may have problems with your circulation. Would recommend that you have testing done (can be ordered by your primary care doctor) to check your circulation such as ankle brachial index measurement, arterial ultrasound, and possibly others as deemed necessary by your doctor.

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A member asked:

What can i do to change my purple legs to normal? i have lupus and my legs are discolored purple. i'm white complected and i want to know what to do.

A member asked:

Why do i always have purple blotchy legs?

A member asked:

7mo with purple hands, legs, and feet. she is very white. yesterday she was at the doctor and heart and lungs were fine. is this due to cold weather?

A member asked:

Had csection this past oct & a month later my knee was causing discomfort &swelling 6month later both knees hurt & stiff hurts to walk purple splotchy legs. hair loss.hands & now left wrist & bend of arm is swelling & feels stiff & causing discomfort?

A member asked:

Little purple bruises on leg what is it?

A member asked:

Does hydrocephalus cauae purple spots on legs?

A member asked:

Purple spots on legs - getting worse. various sizes. ?

A member asked:

Husband had purple bruise on leg and never faded or left. it has been almost a year and no change, pain, redness or warmth. what do we need to do?

A member asked:

Can someone help please? my toes turn purple and my leg hurts when i sit down for long periods of time?

A member asked:

My toes are always a blue/purple color. my legs fall asleep often. is this normal?

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