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.

Last week I noticed a few red small spots on my arms, I went to the doctor and now I'm waiting on the results of the blood test. They are not itchy and there's more of them now. I'm *** it to be honest 

I have these on my arms, noticed last year and thought was sun damage. Now have them on chest and tummy- loads and tiny, dotted at intervals and some clustered. Am 52, and have a lymph node in neck that dr isn't interested in, had a blood test which was ok about 18 months ago. Think will go back, as am worried because they have spread. I feel ok I'm myself- this is the only forum can see about petechae

I'm 34. My blood test are fine and the dermatologist said I'm fine. I should only repeat a cbc if I get certain symptoms. But she isn't worried. Anyway now my arms are covered in these spots even though you can see them only if you look for them. She couldn't give me an answer on why they have suddenly popped up. 

Hiya I have these also on belly chest and arms all bloods normal been told not to worry 

I started notice my blood spots on lower legs nearly a year ago for about 5 months, it comes and goes. Not in crazy numbers but certainly concerning without knowing what it is. 
 

I used very small dose hydrochloxy chloroquine for 5 months on a weekly bases for other issues and during these months  the spots were completely gone.

when I stopped the medication the spots started to come back. 
 

did blood test at the beginning when I noticed the spots and the results were all fine. Decided to see a dermatologist specialist next week and do some more tests. 

Fingers crossed  

Hope you are all well. 

Please let me no how you get on 

my dr won't refer me back they called it a condition I forgot the name now but basically they said it's caused my a trauma to skin 

mine still here some days show more than others although they've told me it nothing I hate it I'm so self conscious of it 

I have some on upper theigh now to 

good luck 

Did you get answers 

I'm the same, had low folate last year and now seem to be getting these tiny pin *** spots all over but a patch on my chest. My husband thinks I'm a hypochondriac for even noticing them. I've booked a doctors appointment but I made the mistake of googling it and now and freaking out as I've got an enlarged lymph node in my neck (I've had it 7 years with no enlargement) 

Hi.

I've been getting this rash type symptom. It started about 3 months ago, I noticed it on my stomach when I was getting changed one day. Didn't really think much of it and thought I'd had a reaction to something. Then about a month later it came back. In exactly the same place. Then I noticed it on my feet (very odd!!) and then on the backs of my legs. I went to the doctors who sent me for some bloods. Everything has come back normal apart from my liver test. They haven't said what's wrong but my liver test and coagulation has come back either slightly low or high. They haven't told me. I need to come back in 2 months for a retest. This made me feel better but I have now noticed the rash looks much angrier and seems to have clustered together. Looks a mess to be honest. Getting quite concerned with it after the things you read online. I don't feel unwell in myself but I just can't seem to get to the bottom of it. I don't take any medication, don't have an immune disorder or anything like that. Also haven't hurt myself so no idea what's happening. Anyone else got a similar story? It's freaking me out to be honest 

Welcome to the forum Hfletcher although I'm sorry to hear about this rash.

I know this must be worrying but you did the right thing by seeking medical advice. Hopefully you'll get a step closer to some answers in 2 months time, but do be sure to let your GP know if your rash gets worse whilst you're waiting.

I hope some of the members on this discussion get back to you soon, but if you don't receive a reply, you're welcome to reach out to others on more recent discussions about this or start your own.

We're thinking of you Hfletcher and have our fingers crossed this is no cause for concern.

Kind regards,

Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

Welcome to the forum Hfletcher although I'm sorry to hear about this rash.

I know this must be worrying but you did the right thing by seeking medical advice. Hopefully you'll get a step closer to some answers in 2 months time, but do be sure to let your GP know if your rash gets worse whilst you're waiting.

I hope some of the members on this discussion get back to you soon, but if you don't receive a reply, you're welcome to reach out to others on more recent discussions about this or start your own.

We're thinking of you Hfletcher and have our fingers crossed this is no cause for concern.

Kind regards,

Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator