My wife has the same issue.  For those who don't know, petechiae are dots of blood which appear under the skin; they often appear with purpura, which are larger areas or patches of blood under the skin, rather like a bruise. They appear suddenly, then fade over time. Usually, the dot or patch is well beneath the surface of the skin, but just occasionally it  might bleed. The dots and patches can appear anywhere. 

My wife has had a couple of blood tests but everything seems ok. It just appears to be something that has started as she's got older. It was startling at first, but our GP has reassured us that there's nothing wrong. 

As a general rule, we advise people not to search for their symptoms on Google.  The problem is that if you follow any chain of symptoms far enough, you will always reach cancer or some other dire condition.  

I think since your patches have reappeared you should revisit the doctor, who may want to repeat the blood work. 

Hello it’s been a while. 

The spots have faded away yet some single ones randomly appear and sometimes appear when I itch.

i have been to the doctors my blood is fine.

i have been referred to a dermatologist which I am going to next week.

however can I rule out Leukemia? I am so terrified! I have no other symptoms.

Hi,

I rang the receptionist and told her I have a question for the gp. She said the gp will call me asap.

Karen

I think you've done the wisest thing.  Let us know how you get on. 

The doctor said they arent dramatic enough, big enough and them dont appear in a rash to be dangerous! All good here thank god

That's good news.  Thanks for keeping us informed.

Hi

So i also am very worried about my spots under the skin, they appeared only 3 days ago first starting on my lower hip but have now spread down to my thigh, i'm only 16 so it's worrying me a lot.

Ive been having troubles with my skin recently i had pityriasis rosea on my upper body but that's seem to dissapear slightly i'm just wondering if that may be linked to the spots on my leg.

I don't know what i can do, i might ring my GP again but I don't know if it is likely to go on it's own or i need to get some tests?

I also read up about petechiae but i have no other symptoms so i'm wondering if it's just nothung but can't be too sure.

any advice?

I have this on my inner arms mainly so scared when I google Leukemia comes up x

Hi Bulldog.

DON'T Google your symptoms!  You could Google a head cold and it will tell you you've got cancer!  

If you haven't already seen your GP then you should do so, but remember that there are many causes for petechiae, and cancer isn't the most likely. 

Thanks I've got bloods booked in next week, last year when I had bloods I had low folate deficiency I wondering if I have that again has I'm always tired too.

Had bloods done said my full blood count slightly out of range but no further action? X

[@Bulldog2020]‍ did you get anywhere with this? I also have slightly higher than normal red blood cells and getting like little round splatters of blood spots on my legs. Dr did blood tests and said all though they are out of range mine usually are and they aren't worried but I am freaking out as I keep getting these tiny red blood spots!

[@Bulldog2020]‍ did you get anywhere with this? I also have slightly higher than normal red blood cells and getting like little round splatters of blood spots on my legs. Dr did blood tests and said all though they are out of range mine usually are and they aren't worried but I am freaking out as I keep getting these tiny red blood spots!