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Petechiae are tiny spots of bleeding under the skin. They can be caused by a simple injury, straining or more serious conditions. If you have pinpoint-sized red dots under your skin that spread quickly, or petechiae plus other symptoms, seek medical attention.
Tiny red spots on your skin could be a sign of an infection, injury, or a medication side effect. Learn what causes petechiae and what to do if you see them on yourself or your child.
Petechiae form when capillaries bleed, leaking blood into the skin. The bleeding may be caused by: Prolonged straining; Medicines; Medical conditions; Prolonged straining. Tiny spots on the face, neck and chest can be caused by straining for a long time from coughing, vomiting, giving birth or lifting weights.
You may notice red, brown, or purple spots on your skin and wonder about the cause. If they are small and don’t change color when you press on them, they may be petechiae.
A cluster of pinprick red dots that are flat against the skin and do not itch can be a condition known as petechiae. Petechiae happens when tiny blood vessels under the surface of this skin (capillaries) suddenly break open, causing a group of tiny red, brown, or purple dots to form.
Petechiae are tiny purple, red, or brown spots on the skin. They usually appear on your arms, legs, stomach, and buttocks. You might also find them inside your mouth or on your eyelids.
Petechiae are very small (pinpoint) red dots on the skin that form a skin rash due to an infection, allergic reaction, or other cause. These spots are especially common in children and may be found on the arms, legs, stomach, and buttocks. They also affect mucous membranes, such as in the mouth.
Petechiae are small, red or purple spots that occur as a result of bleeding into the skin or mucous membranes, which line various cavities in the body, such as the inside of the mouth.
Petechiae are tiny red spots that appear on the skin and mucous membranes, which line the inside of your body. They indicate bleeding into the skin and usually appear red, brown, or purple. Petechiae often appear in clusters and may look like a rash. They can happen to anyone, but are most common in children.
Petechiae are tiny, flat, typically round spots on the skin caused by bleeding. Many things can cause this bleeding, including physical trauma, reactions to drugs, infections, and blood disorders. The spots can be red, brown, or purple. Doctors will use physical examinations, blood tests, and urine tests to identify the underlying cause of ...