A member asked:

Petechiae after scratching. noticed 2-3 weeks ago that my skin was itchy & after scratching petechiae appeared. normal blood tests. what could it be?

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Dr. Edmond Bendaly answered

Specializes in Hematology and Oncology

Unlikely petechiae: Those are unlikely to be petechiae. Petechiae are typically not brought on by itching or other trauma, They occur spontaneously and are an indicator of a very low platelet count. When you say "normal blood tests", what blood tests exactly? a CBC ?

Answered 2/25/2019

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