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Yes, petechiae are very common in people with leukemia - occurring in more than 40% of cases. These are small, round, flat spots that appear red, purple, or brown on the skin. They typically appear in clusters and don't blanch (lighten) when pressed.

Petechiae occur when tiny blood vessels break and leak small amounts of Show Full Answer

Yes, petechiae are very common in people with leukemia - occurring in more than 40% of cases. These are small, round, flat spots that appear red, purple, or brown on the skin. They typically appear in clusters and don't blanch (lighten) when pressed.

Petechiae occur when tiny blood vessels break and leak small amounts of blood under the skin. They're usually not harmful and fade within a few days. The main cause of petechiae in leukemia is thrombocytopenia (low platelet count). As one MyLeukemiaTeam member shared, "When my platelets are even the slightest bit low, I get petechiae all over."

Treatment for your underlying leukemia is the primary way to manage petechiae. Once your leukemia goes into remission and your bone marrow function improves, your platelet counts should normalize and the petechiae should decrease.

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