Bleeding into the skin, subcutaneous tissues (under the top layer of skin), or mucous membranes ("skin" covering your mouth and lips). Purpura are flat areas where blood has collected under the tissue. A hematoma is a larger collection that forms a lump.

Alternative Names

Bruising; Ecchymoses; Skin spots - red; Pinpoint red spots on the skin; Hematomas; Petechiae