Lower Extremity Petechiae and Purpura - AAFP
May 1, 2020 · Physical examination revealed a nontender, symmetrical, petechial, and purpuric rash from the soles of the feet to the lower abdomen (Figures 1 and 2). His physical examination was otherwise...
When to Worry About Petechiae: Symptoms and More - Healthline
Oct 24, 2024 · Petechiae, rash-like spots due to bleeding under the skin, may be due to serious health conditions like sepsis or less serious things like straining or pressure.
Quick Consult: Symptoms: Edema, Petechial Rash on Legs - LWW
Oral NSAIDs, topical steroids, compression socks, and elevating the legs after activity are recommended as prevention and treatment. This case highlights not only a common and benign case of self-limiting vasculitis but also the importance of history-taking in medical exams.
Petechiae: Causes, Treatments, Pictures, and More - Healthline
Nov 26, 2024 · Petechiae are tiny purple, red, or brown spots on the skin. They usually appear on your arms, legs, stomach, and buttocks. You might also find them inside your mouth or on your eyelids.
Petechiae: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments (Including Images)
Aug 2, 2018 · Petechiae spots form when tiny capillaries break and cause slight bleeding under the skin. The tiny darkened spots usually form in clusters and are called a petechial rash. You may notice a petechiae rash on your legs, feet, arms, or upper body for a number of reasons.
Petechiae - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
Sep 4, 2023 · Petechiae are pinpoint non-blanching spots that measure less than 2 mm in size and affect the skin and mucous membranes. Petechial rashes are common and can be a significant cause for concern for parents and the interprofessional team. Petechial rashes result from areas of hemorrhage into the dermis.
Petechiae: Causes & Treatment - WebMD
Sep 20, 2024 · Petechiae are tiny red, flat spots that appear on your skin. They’re caused by bleeding. They sometimes appear in clusters and may look like a rash. If you have tiny red, purple, or brown...
Physical examination revealed a nontender, symmetrical, petechial, and purpuric rash from the soles of the feet to the lower abdomen (Figures 1 and 2). His physical examination was otherwise...
Asymptomatic Petechial Eruption on the Lower Legs - PMC
The authors report an unusual case of Rocky Mountain spotted fever that presented as an asymptomatic petechial eruption on the lower legs. Rocky Mountain spotted fever is rare in New England and, as such, is typically not on the differential diagnosis …
An Unusual Petechial Rash | AAFP
Dec 1, 2004 · The answer is A: Schamberg’s disease. This is an uncommon eruption characterized by progressive, asymptomatic petechiae and patches of brownish pigmentation that may occur in any age range...