How can there be no cure for pigmented parpura?

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There are treatments for this @chelle21689. Contact a plastic surgeon or a good dermatologist. There are definitely laser treatments for this type of skin condition.

While this was a small study all 3 patients had no lesions at the end of the study… asorbic acid bioflavinoids (‘vitamin c’) would be worth trying, IMO.

•Successful therapy with ascorbic acid (500 mg twice daily) and rutoside (50 mg twice daily) has also been reported. (from study linked above)

Really? Do you have a source that mentions this? I hear that sometimes its an allergic reaction to anything like meds or detergent. I read a case where someone found the cause was detergent that they’ve been using for years but only the manufacture has slightly changed it. I don’t know how the heck they knew that!

Here’s a study on laser treatment of benign pigmented lesions.

As far as I have read on this @chelle21689, people with Asian heritage have a higher chance of having this condition. Why? I do not know.

Really? Hmm.. Well I’ve never had it until recently. I’m 23. I think it seems to lighten up…It sucks cuz the Dr. took a punch from my skin and left a scar.

Since you are younger @chelle21689 and the scar is fresh, a good dermatologist or plastic surgeon should be able to help reduce the appearance of the scar. Either through a topical or a laser type treatment you should be able to acheive good results.

Not worried to much about the scar. Just worried about the spreading of this skin condition or it not fading. Thank you so much though.

Sorry about this, @chelle21689. It is true that there has been no significant research done on this condition. The info below is not terribly helpful. Seeing a plastic surgeon is a good idea. (And you should learn how to spell it correctly..purpura…).

Treatment for Pigmented Purpura.

Itching, if any, can be relieved with topical corticosteroids. Pigmented purpura treatment has been attempted with antihistamines, vitamin C, aspirin, and support stockings. However, these treatments have proven largely ineffective. If there is a possiblity that the condition is a side effect of a medication, discontinuing the medication (under the care of a physician) may help. If a certain food is suspected as a trigger, eliminating the food from the diet may be helpful.

@SpatzieLover: Interesting research that you found but it was dated 1999. The info may not be too reliable in addition to the very small sampling.

Update just in case anyone reads this…. I’ve done what that study said and looked online for what worked for most. I took some rutin and vitamin c and it dramatically decreased in pigment. I started to get lazy and stopped taking it as much but I don’t have it anymore.