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Does senile purpura appear only in one spot and what color is it?

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Dr. Victor Francisco Izaguirre Gutiérrez answered

Specializes in Medicina Interna

No: Senile purpura is characterized by irregularly-shaped macules, 1 – 4 cm in diameter, that are dark purple with well-defined margins. Usually appears on the extensor surfaces of forearms following minor trauma and dorsal aspect of hands. Infrequently, they also occur on neck and face.

Answered 7/24/2019

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