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Does petechia skin come and go or get more under stress?

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Dr. Reid Blackwelder answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Stress not related: True petechiae are caused by injuries to small blood vessels (capillaries). The are usually caused by trauma/injury, although straining from vomiting, coughing or choking can cause them. By definition they are small from 1-3 mm in size. Since they are broken blood vessels they take some time to disappear, which can take days weeks.Must consider beelding problem if occur often or are larger.

Answered 6/22/2019

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Petechiae: Petechiae are small red-purple spots on the skin that usually come from trauma or pressure. The very small capillary blood vessels in the skin to break and they leak a small amount of blood which accounts for the color of these spots. Stress is not a direct cause of these. Taking certain medications, like aspirin, will increase your tendency to have them. Alcohol use and vitamin c deficiency also.

Answered 11/25/2016

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