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My son has a rash on his face that looks like tiny bruises, what could it be?
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Petechia: Tiny bruises like you describe are called petechial, and they are a big red flag that something serious may be going on. It could be caused by low platelets, serious infections, other blood problems. If he is acting ill at all, you need to seek medical care tonight. Some of these illnesses can cause serious disease within just a few hours. So if ill, fever, malaise... Get care right away.
Answered 6/13/2020
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