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I have petechiae with no harmful conditions linked. do the dots ever go away? how can i prevent more dots from showing up on the skin?
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Yes: These are small areas of bleeding under the skin. There are many causes from — including prolonged straining, certain medical conditions, specific types of injuries and some medications. These will typically resolve once the blood is resorbed.
Answered 4/15/2016
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