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At what point should the presence of petechia become alarming? i have 2 small splotches in my shoulder and i don't know how they got there.
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If recurrent: There is a difference between petechia (tiny red dots) and purpura (brusing). Your description sounds more like bruises. Many people don't know how and/or when they got occasional bruises. If you have easy bruisability and it recurrs often, you should talk with your doctor so that blood tests can be done. If it is an occasional problem that occurs infrequently, there is nothing to worry about.
Answered 6/5/2014
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