A 4-month-old male presents to pediatric dermatology clinic for evaluation of new-onset red spots on his bilateral lower extremities. The lesions have been present for 1 day and were noticed only ...

Petechiae are tiny purple, red, or brown spots on the skin. They usually appear on your arms, legs, stomach, and buttocks. You might also find them inside your mouth or on your eyelids. These ...

Purpura associated with acquired rubella is uncommon. 9–14 However, in a recent epidemic there was an unusual incidence of periorbital and palatine ecchymoses and 2 cases of generalized petechiae.

This can cause the tiny red or purple spots known as petechiae, as well as unexplained purplish bruising that can look like a rash. The bruising is known as purpura.

A 9-year-old girl presented with a 5-month history of episodic nonblanching annular red-yellow patches on her legs. The lesions resolved spontaneously after several weeks, and were asymptomatic.