Skin Bleeding Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes

Skin Cancer

They might be a spot or sore a lump a red or dark patch itchy, crusty, bleeding The earlier a skin cancer is identified, the easier it's to treat. [cancerresearchuk.org]

Squamous cell cancers may: look scaly have a hard, crusty cap make the skin raised in the area of the cancer feel tender to touch bleed sometimes. [christie.nhs.uk]

“This is because skin cancer leaves the skin more fragile than healthy skin.” If you find yourself bleeding in the same spot, get it checked out. [rd.com]

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Basal Cell Carcinoma

Superficial basal cell carcinoma Persistent red patch of skin that may bleed easily. Often found on the trunk. Morphoeic basal cell carcinoma Less common. [firstderm.com]

Check your skin. Keep an eye out for new growths. Some signs of cancer include areas of skin that are growing, changing, or bleeding. [webmd.com]

It is often fragile and might bleed after shaving or after a minor injury. Here are the main forms of this skin cancer: Nodular basal cell carcinoma Most common. [firstderm.com]

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Chronic Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura

ITP can also cause bleeding that appears as pinpoint-sized red or purple dots on the skin (petechiae). These tiny dots many look like a skin rash. [stjude.org]

People with ITP may sometimes experience one or more of the following symptoms 2 : Unexpected bruises Tiny red or purple dots on the skin (petechiae) Bleeding too easily from [novartisoncology.com]

Symptoms may include: Bleeding more easily than usual. Bruising or purplish areas on the skin (purpura). These are caused by bleeding under the skin. [seattlechildrens.org]

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Myeloproliferative Disease

[…] counts Purpura, a condition in which the skin bleeds, causing black and blue or pin-sized spots on the skin Sinus, skin or urinary infections due to low white blood cell [ucsfhealth.org]

Pinpoint-sized red spots just beneath your skin caused by bleeding (petechiae) Frequent infections Complications that may develop in cases of MDS include: Anemia Recurrent [mountsinai.org]

Easy bruising or bleeding Flat, red, pinpoint spots under the skin caused by bleeding Excessive night sweats Fever Frequent infections, due to a low white blood cell count [cancersupportcommunity.org]

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Acquired Hemophilia

Skin bleedings ranging from petechia to ecchymosis are common. [symptoma.com]

manifesting with skin, muscle and mucuous membrane hemorrhages, in persons without a previous bleeding tendency. [orpha.net]

The most common symptoms are: Bleeding into the skin (bruising) Bleeding into soft tissues Internal bleeding Excessive bleeding following childbirth or surgery Acquired hemophilia [novosevenrt.com]

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Thrombocytopenia

"Purpura" (PURR-purr-ah) refers to purple bruises caused by bleeding under the skin. Bleeding under the skin also can cause tiny red or purple dots on the skin. [nhlbi.nih.gov]

Possible symptoms include: Severe bruising or bleeding Small red or purple spots (petechiae) on the skin Bleeding gums Nosebleeds Bleeding from a wound that stops and starts [fairview.org]

Without enough platelets, there may be bleeding into the tissues. Bruising of the skin often occurs. With bleeding, the red blood cells break down, producing bilirubin. [chop.edu]

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Overeating

Typically they occur just under the skin in the legs. Usually they result in few Complications: Bleeding, superficial thrombophlebitis. ülesöömine. 60 artiklit. [phisnana.duckdns.org]

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Purpura

"Purpura" (PURR-purr-ah) refers to purple bruises caused by bleeding under the skin. Bleeding under the skin also can cause tiny red or purple dots on the skin. [nhlbi.nih.gov]

These cell fragments stick together to seal small cuts and breaks on blood vessel walls and stop bleeding. [nhlbi.nih.gov]

It causes skin rashes that bleed into the skin (petechiae and purpura). Bleeding may also occur from the gastrointestinal tract and kidneys. [mountsinai.org]

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Common Cold

Atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema, is a non-contagious inflammatory skin condition. [tools.wmflabs.org]

A review of other adverse effects reported in the literature included bad breath and body odour and allergic reactions, manifesting in minor respiratory or skin symptoms [doi.org]

[…] direct contact with the bodily fluids of a sick person and can cause fever, headache, muscle pain, weakness, fatigue, diarrhea, vomiting, stomach pain and hemorrhage (severe bleeding [tools.wmflabs.org]

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Intertrigo

The affected skin will often be very raw and may itch or ooze. In severe cases, intertrigo may cause a foul odor, and the skin may crack and bleed. [familydoctor.org]

In severe maceration of the skin surface, bleeding may ensue. [symptoma.com]

Skin folds sitting together and rubbing together causes intertrigo. This skin-on-skin friction creates a warm, moist environment. [familydoctor.org]

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Urinary Tract Disease

Serious side effects include fever, yellowing skin or eyes, easy bruising or bleeding, dark or bloody urine, change in the amount of urine, abdominal pain, vomiting, chills [rxlist.com]

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Vulvitis

bleeding fissures, and later becomes atrophic. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

bleeding affecting the posterior fourchette. [en.wikipedia.org]

[…] leukoplakic vulvitis [-plā′kik] Etymology: Gk, leukos, white, plakos, plate, vulva itis, inflammation a condition in which the skin of the vulva becomes thick and white, develops [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

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Vaginitis

Clinical signs include: Redness Swelling Atrophic epithelium Yellow secretions Purpura (bleeding under the skin) Contact bleeding A greyish film. [dermnetnz.org]

[…] or spotting sore, swollen or cracked skin around your vagina You might not have all these symptoms. [nhs.uk]

Vaginitis may be associated with vulval (genital skin) conditions. Vaginitis may result in vaginal soreness, itching, discharge, malodour, fissuring and bleeding. [dermnetnz.org]

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Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Lack of focus Shortness of breath Swollen, red tongue Bleeding gums Long-term vitamin B12 deficiency can cause: Confusion Dementia Depression Loss of balance Numbness and [everydayhealth.com]

Have pale skin. Have a sore, red tongue or bleeding gums. Feel sick to your stomach and lose weight. Have diarrhea or constipation. [northshore.org]

Deficiency Some don't show any symptoms of a vitamin B12 deficiency, while others may experience: Diarrhea Constipation Tiredness Light-headedness Loss of appetite Pale skin [everydayhealth.com]

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Urinary Tract Infection

Serious side effects include fever, yellowing skin or eyes, easy bruising or bleeding, dark or bloody urine, change in the amount of urine, abdominal pain, vomiting, chills [rxlist.com]

dark colored urine, easy bruising or bleeding. [corpohs.com]

It may sometimes cause bleeding and infection. [patient.info]

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Insect Bite

Patient discussion about insect bite Q. an insect bite seems infected and is bleeding... the area under the skin is hard and sore... when pressed it bleeds quite a bit A. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

You may also put some ice against the pad (not directly on the skin) and raise the wound above heart level to help stop bleeding. [prevention.com]

Symptoms may include: Local skin reactions at the site or surrounding the sting, including the following: Pain Swelling Redness Itching Warmth Small amounts of bleeding or [hopkinsmedicine.org]

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Acute Alcohol Intoxication

If the blood pressure is extremely low, the physician may consider internal bleeding. [emedicinehealth.com]

The doctor will be looking for evidence of chronic alcohol abuse, such as red spots on the skin (called spider angiomas), an enlarged liver, or yellow eyes or skin ( jaundice [emedicinehealth.com]

The doctor will be looking for evidence of chronic alcohol abuse, such as red spots on the skin (called spider angiomas), an enlarged liver, or yellow eyes or skin (jaundice [emedicinehealth.com]

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Cystitis

Serious side effects include fever, yellowing skin or eyes, easy bruising or bleeding, dark or bloody urine, change in the amount of urine, abdominal pain, vomiting, chills [rxlist.com]

These refer to pinpoint bleeding points, and ulcerated skin patches, respectively. Treatment is symptomatic, since no specific cause can be identified. [news-medical.net]

[…] caused by recurrent irritation) on the bladder wall; and Hunner's ulcers (patches of broken skin) on the bladder wall. [18] Laboratory findings. [ssa.gov]

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Contusion

This causes bleeding in the area of the injury. Because the bleeding is under the skin, the area may swell and look red or blue. The bones and soft tissue can bruise. [medicalnewstoday.com]

A contusion is an injury that causes bleeding and tissue damage underneath the skin, usually without breaking the skin. [medicalnewstoday.com]

Just as a cut bleeds from tiny blood vessels, injuries to tiny blood vessels under the skin cause most subcutaneous contusions. [medicalnewstoday.com]

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Vaginal Candidiasis

This could result in tiny cracks or sores on your skin. If you’re experiencing other symptoms, bleeding could be a sign of another underlying condition. [healthline.com]

If you try to scrape off this whitish surface, you will usually find a red, inflamed area, which may bleed slightly. [drugs.com]

Red, irritated skin in the vaginal area. Pain when you urinate. Pain or bleeding when you have sex. [northshore.org]

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Constipation

[…] tears in the skin around the anus that are often accompanied by itchiness, pain, and bleeding) Fecal impaction (inability to push stool out because it has hardened and packed [everydayhealth.com]

Anal fissure – this is a small crack in the skin of the anus which can cause bright red painful bleeding during and after a bowel movement. [netdoctor.co.uk]

These potential complications include: Hemorrhoids (swollen, inflamed veins in the rectum or around the anus that may cause rectal pain and bleeding) Anal fissures (small [everydayhealth.com]

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Actinic Keratosis

It shows up as small red skin eruptions. The skin becomes itchy and painful. The eruptions on the skin may harden and can also bleed. [symptoma.com]

In rare instances, actinic keratoses can bleed. [brevardskin.com]

You have bleeding, itching, inflammation or pain in a lesion. You have another sign or symptom that could result from skin cancer. [seattlecca.org]

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Bernard-Soulier Syndrome

In addition to these findings, prolonged skin bleeding time is also a constitutive feature of Bernard-Soulier syndrome. [symptoma.com]

Bernard-Soulier syndrome (BSS) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder characterized by a prolonged skin-bleeding time and thrombocytopenia with giant platelets. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The inhibition of ristocetin induced platelet agglutination in patients with Gaucher's disease causes a prolonged skin bleeding time. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Dermatitis

Other symptoms of atopic dermatitis include: Scaly, dry skin Rash that bubbles up, then weeps clear fluid Cracked skin that hurts and sometimes bleeds Skin creasing on the [webmd.com]

Symptoms can vary between mild redness and dryness to cracked and flaking skin or even bleeding. [fitforwork.org]

[…] rash Thickened skin with markings Skin rash may bleed and crust after scratching How is atopic dermatitis treated? [my.clevelandclinic.org]

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Anemia

[…] or lips Headaches Trouble concentrating Insomnia Trouble staying warm Bleeding problems Causes of anemia The following factors can cause anemia: Chemotherapy. [cancer.net]

As anemia worsens, your body can experience visible physical changes — your skin could become pale, your nails brittle and cuts may take longer to stop bleeding. [everydayhealth.com]

[…] have some of these symptoms: Fatigue Muscle weakness Rapid or irregular heart beat Occasional chest pain Trouble breathing or shortness of breath Dizziness or fainting Pale skin [cancer.net]

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Iron Deficiency

Abstract Blue rubber bleb naevus syndrome (BRBNS) is a rare vascular disorder with malformed veins, or blebs, appearing in the skin or internal organs. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Bleeding under the skin and bruises in response to the slightest trauma often are present in anemic and leukemic patients. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

A good example of that is very heavy menstrual bleeding or bloody diarrhea from inflammatory bowel disease. [dukehealth.org]

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Rosacea

seals blood vessels Permanent hypopigmentation, hyperpigmentation in dark skin Surgical procedures, dermabrasion, electrocautery 3 Scrape off unwanted skin Bleeding and [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

This procedure causes the least amount of bleeding because the laser seals blood vessels as it works; however, by using the traditional fully ablative CO 2 lasers, there is [dx.doi.org]

These are benign lesions but can be confused with various pigmented skin cancers. Pigmented lesions that itch, bleed, or grow could be cause for concern. [onhealth.com]

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Gingivitis

I ask them, what if you washed your hands and your skin started to bleed? What if you brushed your hair and your scalp started to bleed? [askthedentist.com]

They will bleed easily and may be tender. Gingivitis causes little pain and you may not notice it. If left unchecked, however, it can become severe. [colgateprofessional.com.au]

They will bleed easily and may be tender. Mild gingivitis causes little pain and may be overlooked. If left unchecked, however, it can become severe. [colgateprofessional.com]

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Hypersensitivity

The boy suffered from headaches, itchy skin and rashes, and eventually nose bleeds, dizziness and heart palpitations, the suit said, according to Courthousenews. [livescience.com]

Atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema, is a non-contagious inflammatory skin condition. [niaid.nih.gov]

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Aplastic Anemia

Anemia leads to symptoms of weakness and fatigue, neutropenia causes vulnerability to bacterial or fungal infections, and thrombocytopenia results in mucosal and skin bleeding [accessmedicine.mhmedical.com]

Other symptoms include: Easy, unexplained bruising Fever Nosebleeds and bleeding gums Pale skin Prolonged bleeding from cuts Rapid heart rate Shortness of breath with exertion [seattlecca.org]

Fewer platelets bring about unexpected bleeding. And fewer read blood cells cause fatigue. [seattlecca.org]

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