Petechiae. A rash of petechiae on a child's face following an episode of vomiting. This rash,also called a purpura,is caused by bleeding of tiny blood capillaries under the surface of the skin. The red dots are called petechiae. There are many different causes of purpura,including: disorders of blood capillaries; deficiency of blood plate- lets; and capillary wall damage due to infection,allergy,toxins or malnutrition. Treatment depends on the cause | |
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