Definition:
Petechiae are minute red or purple spots on the skin that do not turn pale when pressure is applied. Petechiae are caused by tiny hemorrhages. They may appear as a side effect of medications, especially drugs used in chemotherapy but also some psychiatric meds, including: and others.
Petechiae are minute red or purple spots on the skin that do not turn pale when pressure is applied. Petechiae are caused by tiny hemorrhages. They may appear as a side effect of medications, especially drugs used in chemotherapy but also some psychiatric meds, including: and others.
Pronunciation: peh-TEEK-ee-eye
