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Bleeding into the skin   

Overview | Recovery

Alternative names:

Bruising; Ecchymoses; Skin spots - red; Pinpoint red spots on the skin; Hematomas; Petechiae

Definition:

Bleeding into the skin, subcutaneous tissues (under the top layer of skin), or mucous membranes ("skin" covering your mouth and lips). Purpura are flat areas where blood has collected under the tissue. A hematoma is a larger collection that forms a lump.

Considerations

Common Causes

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