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Having all over itching with no rash but can scratching cause petechiae? i was scratching my arm last night and this morning there is a large patch

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Dr. Magdy Shaaban answered

ECCHYMOSIS: may be if you rub the skin hard that causes breaking of blood vessel

Answered 6/8/2021

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A member asked:

Having all over itching with no rash but can scratching cause petechiae? i was scratching my arm last night and this morning there is a large patch

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Magdy Shaaban answered

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