Petechiae are tiny red, flat spots that appear on your skin. They are a sign of blood leaking from capillaries under your skin. Capillaries are the tiniest blood vessels that connect arteries to veins ...

Broken blood vessels may lead to petechiae, which are small, colored spots on the skin. Possible causes include infections, injuries, strains, and medications. Petechiae are tiny purple, red, or brown ...