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A petechia (/ p ɪ ˈ t iː k i ə /; [1] pl.: petechiae) is a small red or purple spot (≤4 mm in diameter) that can appear on the skin, conjunctiva, retina, and mucous membranes which is caused by haemorrhage of capillaries.
As the Cleveland Clinic explains, because it’s hemorrhagic, it “damages blood vessels and causes bleeding” — often from the eyes, nose, mouth, or vagina. Science Photo Library/Getty.
Purpura (/ ˈ p ɜːr p jʊər ə / [1]) is a condition of red or purple discolored spots on the skin that do not blanch on applying pressure. The spots are caused by bleeding underneath the skin secondary to platelet disorders, vascular disorders, coagulation disorders, or other causes. [2]
Human blood in veins is not actually blue. Blood is red due to the presence of hemoglobin; deoxygenated blood (in veins) has a deep red color, and oxygenated blood (in arteries) has a light cherry-red color. Veins below the skin can appear blue or green due to subsurface scattering of light through the skin, and aspects of human color ...
A condition caused by drinking an unnamed fictional substance only described as "an unstable isotope". Symptoms may include red spots on the skin and a purple tongue, followed by violent bloating and then an explosion. Joy virus The Amazing World of Gumball ("The Joy") A virus that is caused by a "wonder hug".
Total Eye 3-in-1 Renewal Therapy SPF 35. Finding an easy-to-apply daytime eye cream can be tricky. A good one will have a lightweight gel texture that sinks into the skin and wears well under ...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends masks to help prevent the spread of Covid-19. Now, eye doctors are helping patients recover from a variety of eye problems resulting ...
Watery eyes – due to excessive tearing. [7] Red eyes – due to dilated blood vessels on the sclera. [7] Swollen eyelids – due to inflammation. [7] Crusting at the eyelid margins/base of the eyelashes/medial canthus, generally worse on waking – due to excessive bacterial buildup along the lid margins. [4] [5] [7]