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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
actinic purpura
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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actinic purpura
by Heather Cavadas, Aug 26, 2000 12:00AM
I have this problem with my skin since teenage, call actinic purpura I am 25 now and it is growing more day by day all over my body,I want to know how I can prevented and how to take out the ones the ahead exist. They grow especially in my chest and shoulders.I heard about a cream call k-derm,that works or not?
Sincerilly,Heather Cavadas
Sincerilly,Heather Cavadas
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Aug 27, 2000 12:00AM
, Aug 27, 2000 12:00AM
Heather:
I'm afraid I'm unfamiliar with the term. "Actinic purpura" means "bruising from the sun." I assume you have red marks of some sort, appearing in sun-exposed areas. Creams (including Vitamin K) don't help that much. Laser treatments can sometimes be of benefit. Perhaps asking the doctor who gave you the diagnosis may be a good idea.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
I'm afraid I'm unfamiliar with the term. "Actinic purpura" means "bruising from the sun." I assume you have red marks of some sort, appearing in sun-exposed areas. Creams (including Vitamin K) don't help that much. Laser treatments can sometimes be of benefit. Perhaps asking the doctor who gave you the diagnosis may be a good idea.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
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