What causes petechiae and ecchymosis?
Bleeding into the skin can occur from broken blood vessels that form tiny red dots (called petechiae). Blood also can collect under the tissue in larger flat areas (called purpura), or in a very large bruised area (called an ecchymosis).
What is ecchymosis of the eye?
A black eye (ecchymosis) often happens from some type of injury to the area around the eye. The injury causes the tissue around the eye to become bruised. Your child’s healthcare provider will examine the eye closely. The provider will check to see if there is damage to the eye itself or to the bones around the eye.
What does periorbital ecchymosis mean?
Introduction: Periorbital ecchymosis (PE) is caused by blood tracking along tissue plains into periorbital tissues, causing discoloration in the upper and lower eyelids. This clinical feature is most commonly associated with basal skull fractures.
What disease causes ecchymosis?
Problems with platelets, blood clotting factors, or blood vessels can cause ecchymosis, too. Easy bruising could also be a sign of a bleeding disorder such as hemophilia or Von Willebrand disease.
What causes ecchymosis around eyes?
Periorbital ecchymosis or raccoon eye is produced by blood tracking into periorbital tissues, causing blue or purple discoloration of the upper and lower eyelids, which is a frequent symptom after traumatic injuries to the head and neck, including basal skull fractures, soft tissue injuries, convexity fractures, and …
Should I worry about petechiae?
If you have tiny red, purple, or brown spots on your skin, they could be petechiae. They’re not a disease, but a symptom. A number of things can cause them to happen, from a severe coughing fit to an infection. Often, petechiae are nothing to worry about.
How do I get rid of petechiae around my eyes?
Yes, most of the time petechiae go away on their own. You can speed things along by applying cold compresses to the affected area for about 15 minutes at a time every few hours. If red dots are caused by skin conditions or an allergic reaction, you might need to see a dermatologist for treatment.