Bleeding under the skin can occur from broken blood vessels that form tiny pinpoint red dots (called petechiae)
A petechia, (plural Petechiae) refers to a small red or purple pin point dot on the body, due to broken capillary blood vessels. Events that cause an increase in pressure, such as coughing or vomiting can cause petechiae around the face or eyes. Minor trauma is another common cause of petechiae. In general, petechiae are commonly seen and usually of no concern
Petechiae are commonly found within the population, due to events that occur every day and from minor trauma. However, they are more commonly found in patients with underlying disorders involving the platelets - a cell which helps us stop bleeding when we are cut, and also in patients with problems with coagulation factors (substances in the blood which help change blood from a liquid to solid state). The presence of petechiae usually warrants further investigation if no readily identifiable cause is present. They may be more commonly found in the elderly and in children, due to conditions such as injury, trauma, aging skin and from bacterial infections affecting the body.
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