These bruises are harmless and don’t hurt because they’re not caused by an injury. If you develop them, you may notice bruises on the back of your hands and forearms.

PURPURA is a heterogeneous group of diseases with a single common denominator of spontaneous extravasation of blood. Classically, the purpuras are divided into two major classes: symptomatic and ...

Your doctor will diagnose idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) based on your medical history, a physical exam, and test results. Written by : Editorial Team Updated at: Jan 16, 2013 16:13 IST ...