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  1. Purpura: Blood Spots, Thrombocytopenic, Symptoms & Causes

    • Purpura is purple spots or patches on your skin or in your mucus membranes (such as your mouth and throat). The spots appear differently depending on your skin tone. For example, they may appear browni… See more

    What Does Purpura Look like?

    Purpura is small, flat spots on your skin. They look red or purple on lighter skin tones but appear brown or black on darker skin tones. Purpura is commonly referred to as a blood … See more

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    What Are The Types of Purpura?

    The two main types of purpura are related to blood platelet levels. Platelets help your blood … See more

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    What Is The Difference Between Petechiae and Purpura?

    Petechiaeare tiny, dot-like purpura. Purpura is between 4 millimeters (mm) and 10 mm in diameter. If the purpura spot is less than 4 mm wide, it’s called petechiae. Purpura larger than … See more

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    Who Gets Purpura?

    Anyone can get purpura. It’s slightly more common in adults than in children. Children typically recover quickly and without treatment. In adults, purpura is usually a sign of an u… See more

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  1. Red bruise spots on the skin can be caused by the following conditions1234:
    • Petechiae: Pinpoint, round spots caused by bleeding under the skin's surface.
    • Purpura: Spots resembling bruises, caused by blood vessels leaking blood under the skin.
    • Bruises: Form when small blood vessels tear or rupture due to injury.
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    Petechiae (puh-TEE-kee-ee) are pinpoint, round spots that form on the skin. They're caused by bleeding, which makes the spots look red, brown or purple. The spots often form in groups and may look like a rash.
    www.mayoclinic.org/symptoms/petechiae/basics/d…
    Petechiae are red or purple dots on the skin that happen when blood vessels break under the skin's surface, creating what is called a petechial rash. A petechial rash is caused by internal bleeding and is often a sign of a serious medical condition. Petechiae dots are usually less than 2 millimeters in diameter.
    www.verywellhealth.com/pinprick-red-dots-on-skin …
    You may notice red, brown, or purple spots on your skin and wonder the cause. These spots may be petechiae if they are small and don’t change color when you press on them. It’s important to see your doctor to determine the underlying cause of petechiae, because the spots occur when your blood vessels bleed into the skin.
    www.healthline.com/health/petechiae-when-to-worry
    Purpura may resemble a bruise or look like a spot of blood under your skin. They happen when small blood vessels leak blood under your skin’s surface. Purpura isn’t a medical condition but a sign of another condition causing the bleeding. Purpura can also be caused by drug interactions, vitamin deficiencies or congenital disorders.
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