Leukocytoclastic vasculitis is characterized by inflammation directed at small blood vessels in the skin. The process is mediated by neutrophils. Histologically, leukocytoclasis (i.e., destruction of ...

Purpura and petechiae are spots of skin discoloration that occur when small blood vessels under the skin break and bleed. The main difference between the two is their appearance. Purpura and petechiae ...

A 20-year-old woman presents to the dermatology clinic with a 5-day history of a mildly pruritic rash on both of her legs and feet. She has no pertinent medical history and denies any recent illness ...

Petechiae are tiny, flat patches that occur due to bleeding under the skin. They may look like a rash on a person’s skin. Petechiae typically appear red or purple on pale skin but may look brown on ...

The actress shared on Friday that her 2-year-old son was experiencing a widespread, splotchy red rash Georgia Slater is a staff editor on the Parents team at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE ...