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If someone had a petechiae rash all over their face from asphyxiation how can you get it to go away sooner?

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Can't: Petechiae are tiny bruises, so will take many days to resolve.

Answered 4/13/2013

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