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My 10 yr old daughter appears to have a petechia rash in one spot inner thigh, no fever and no other symptoms. she is acting totally normal. what could cause this and how long do they last?

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Dr. Mark Diamond answered

Bruise: If only in 1spot and perfectly, may be a bruise or pinch mark may take a week or so.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/20/2017

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A member asked:

My 10 yr old daughter appears to have a petechia rash in one spot inner thigh, no fever and no other symptoms. she is acting totally normal. what could cause this and how long do they last?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mark Diamond answered

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

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