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What Doe A Purple Spot On The Upper Eyelid Indicate?

Yes...I have a purple spot in the upper corner of my upper eyelid. There is no pai or rash and I have not injured it or been poked in the eye. It began to developed about a mont agp and seems to have gotten a little darker in the past couple of days. What might be the cause?
Wed, 27 Dec 2017
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this condition sounds like dermatomyositis .

symptoms of dermatomyositis:
Swelling and inflammation in the blood vessels that supply your skin and muscles cause symptoms such as:

Red or purple rash on sun-exposed areas that may be painful or itchy
Red or purple swelling of the upper eyelids (heliotrope)
Red or purple spots on the knuckles, elbows, knees, and toes (Gottron's papules)
Joints that feel stuff and turn pale and painful in cold conditions and feel better when warmed (Raynaud's phenomenon)
Scaly, rough, dry skin, which can lead to hair thinning
Swollen, red areas around the fingernails
Hard lumps under the skin caused by calcium deposits (calcinosis)
Muscle weakness in the neck, hip, back, and shoulders
Trouble swallowing and voice changes
Tiredness, fever, and weight loss
Muscle aches
Trouble rising from a chair or getting out of bed due to muscle weakness.

treatment:

Treatment will depend on your symptoms, your age, and your general health. There's no cure for the condition, but the symptoms can be managed. You may need more than one kind of treatment. And your treatment may need to be changed over time. Treatments include:

Physical therapy. Special exercises help to stretch and strengthen the muscles. Orthotics or assistive devices may be used.
Skin treatment. You may need to avoid sun exposure and wear sunscreen to help prevent skin rashes. Your healthcare provider can treat itchy skin rashes with antihistamine drugs or with anti-inflammatory steroid creams for the skin.
Anti-inflammatory medicines. These are steroid drugs, or corticosteroids. They ease inflammation in the body. They may be given by mouth or through an IV.
Immunosuppressive drugs. These drugs block or slow down your body's immune system.
Immunoglobulin. If you have not responded to other treatments, your provider may prescribe these medicines. They are donated blood products that may boost your body's immune system. They are put directly into your bloodstream through an IV.
Surgery. You may need surgery to remove the calcium deposits (calcinosis) under the skin if they become painful or infected.
Talk with your healthcare providers about the risks, benefits, and possible side effects of all medicines.
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What Doe A Purple Spot On The Upper Eyelid Indicate?

this condition sounds like dermatomyositis . symptoms of dermatomyositis: Swelling and inflammation in the blood vessels that supply your skin and muscles cause symptoms such as: Red or purple rash on sun-exposed areas that may be painful or itchy Red or purple swelling of the upper eyelids (heliotrope) Red or purple spots on the knuckles, elbows, knees, and toes (Gottron s papules) Joints that feel stuff and turn pale and painful in cold conditions and feel better when warmed (Raynaud s phenomenon) Scaly, rough, dry skin, which can lead to hair thinning Swollen, red areas around the fingernails Hard lumps under the skin caused by calcium deposits (calcinosis) Muscle weakness in the neck, hip, back, and shoulders Trouble swallowing and voice changes Tiredness, fever, and weight loss Muscle aches Trouble rising from a chair or getting out of bed due to muscle weakness. treatment: Treatment will depend on your symptoms, your age, and your general health. There s no cure for the condition, but the symptoms can be managed. You may need more than one kind of treatment. And your treatment may need to be changed over time. Treatments include: Physical therapy. Special exercises help to stretch and strengthen the muscles. Orthotics or assistive devices may be used. Skin treatment. You may need to avoid sun exposure and wear sunscreen to help prevent skin rashes. Your healthcare provider can treat itchy skin rashes with antihistamine drugs or with anti-inflammatory steroid creams for the skin. Anti-inflammatory medicines. These are steroid drugs, or corticosteroids. They ease inflammation in the body. They may be given by mouth or through an IV. Immunosuppressive drugs. These drugs block or slow down your body s immune system. Immunoglobulin. If you have not responded to other treatments, your provider may prescribe these medicines. They are donated blood products that may boost your body s immune system. They are put directly into your bloodstream through an IV. Surgery. You may need surgery to remove the calcium deposits (calcinosis) under the skin if they become painful or infected. Talk with your healthcare providers about the risks, benefits, and possible side effects of all medicines. I hope you happy with information kindly rate it . thank you.