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Bleeding Into the Skin


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Alternate Names : Ecchymoses, Petechiae, Pinpoint Red Spots on the Skin, Skin Spots - Red

Definition

Aside from the common bruise, bleeding into the skin or mucous membranes is a very significant sign and should always be evaluated. Bleeding that consists of pinpoint dots of blood is called petechiae. Larger flat areas where blood has collected under the tissue, up to a centimeter in diameter, are called purpura. A very large area is called an ecchymosis.

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Overview & Considerations

Redness of the skin (erythema) should not be mistaken for bleeding. Petechiae, purpura, and ecchymosis do not blanch (become pale) with pressure, while the redness of erythema decreases and then returns when pressure is applied and released.

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Review Date : 9/8/2003
Reviewed By : A.D.A.M. editorial. Previously reviewed by Anthony E. Douglas, M.D., Department of Primary Care Internal Medicine, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network (1/17/2002).

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