Have the purpuric red spots completely faded away?
I previously had purpura, with many red spots appearing on the body, which worried us greatly. Now the red spots have all faded away. Does this mean that the purpura has completely healed and will not recur in the future?
Doctor's answer (1)
In general, the disappearance of purpuric red spots does not necessarily mean complete recovery.
Purpura is a disease characterized by bleeding under the skin or mucous membranes, presenting as red to purple spots known as purpuric lesions. These spots result from increased fragility of blood vessel walls, abnormal platelet function, or reduced platelet count. The resolution of purpuric spots does not indicate that the disease has been completely cured; true recovery requires comprehensive evaluation from multiple aspects.
Patients need to undergo laboratory tests, such as routine blood and urine tests, and other biochemical examinations. If these indicators return to normal ranges and no new rashes appear, improvement in the condition can be preliminarily assessed. Additionally, if the purpura does not recur after strenuous activity and no other abnormalities are present, this further confirms that the condition is improving.
Therefore, even if the purpuric spots have resolved, patients should still follow medical advice for follow-up examinations and continued monitoring. Furthermore, patients should avoid exposure to allergens or infections to ensure complete control of the disease.
