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Is it still petechiae if it is not in a group? i have 7 on my chest and a few on my arms legs hands stomach but not in a cluster.

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Yes: Petechiae refers to pin point bleeding in the skin or mucous membrane. These need not be in a group.

Answered 8/21/2014

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