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What are small red or purple spots on the body, caused by a minor hemorrhage?
A
purpura
B
bruises
C
ecchymosis
D
petechiae
A petechia is a small (1–2 mm) red or purple spot on the skin, caused by a minor bleed (from broken capillary blood vessels). The most common cause of petechiae is through physical trauma such as a hard bout of coughing, holding breath, vomiting or crying, which can result in facial petechiae, especially around the eyes.
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