Diving Into the Spectrum of Bruises: Your Guide to the Top Five Types You Should Know About

Purpura – A Step Up from Petechiae

Purpura is essentially a larger version of petechiae. These are small, purple or red bruises that can emerge out of the same factors as petechiae, such as certain medications, systemic diseases, or straining the body.

The main difference lies in their size, with purpura measuring between 4 to 10 mm in diameter. They might surface alone or in groups and can show up anywhere on the body, including the inside of the mouth and the eyelids.

Both purpura and petechiae don't change colors as your regular bruises do. This is because they arise from an entirely different mechanism and are not essentially related to trauma or injury.