Although some causes are harmless, petechiae could be a symptom of a more serious condition. Getting a prompt diagnosis is always important, but especially so if you or your child experiences ...

While petechiae caused by handstands are generally harmless, it's important to see a doctor if it is accompanied by other ...

For informational purposes only. Consult a medical professional for advice. Source: Focus Medica A type of cancer which affects the production and function of blood cells. This causes swollen ...

Red spots on the skin can have various causes from mild to serious Identifying the cause is essential for effective ...

SANFORD (WGME) -- A Sanford-based state lawmaker running for re-election has been accused of choking a woman. Republican ...

A Cherokee County man was sentenced to 37 years, with 17 to serve in prison for abusing a 3-year-old deaf and nonverbal child.

Prosecutors say they are still pursuing charges against a Sanford lawmaker even after his wife pleaded Wednesday to drop the assault case against her husband, saying he never tried to choke her. Rep.

"She is dying anyway." Those words, spoken by 71-year-old James King to a bartender on Sept. 16, 2020, foreshadowed his ...

Recently, it has also been implicated in outbreaks of generalized petechiae. Pityriasis rosea in children may present atypically by involving the face and extremities. Erythema multiforme is often ...

Some patients show petechiae, bruising or thrombocytopenia. The clinical presentation of acute dengue infection is non-specific but 5–10% of patients progress to severe DHF/DSS, which can result ...

It is meant to expand or burst blood vessels, and, depending on how much pressure is applied, cause tiny, red spots called petechiae. These spots are only temporary, lasting between a few hours to ...