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Capillary Fragility

Also indexed as:Fragile Capillaries, Petechiae
Deal with delicate capillaries by uncovering the cause—bleeding beneath the skin may signal a serious condition. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful.
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About This Condition

When the smallest blood vessels, capillaries, become weak, a person has capillary fragility.

There are no serious complications from having capillary fragility, but it may signify that a more serious, underlying problem exists. Therefore, people should consult a physician if there is bleeding in the skin.

Symptoms

Weak capillaries lead to small spots of bleeding in the skin and easy bruising. Bruises look like areas of blue to purple-colored skin that can turn yellow to dark brown over the course of a few days.

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