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Bleeding Into the Skin
Alternate Names : Ecchymoses, Petechiae, Pinpoint Red Spots on the Skin, Skin Spots - Red
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Black Eye
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A black eye is caused by bleeding into the tissue around the eye. This most often follows trauma. The medical term for this type of bruising is ecchymosis.
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• Definition
• Bleeding Into the Skin: Overview & Considerations
• Bleeding Into the Skin: Common Causes
• Bleeding Into the Skin: Home Care & Treatment
• Call your Health Care Provider if
• What to Expect at your Health Care Provider's Office
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