It is a characteristic of both purpuric and petechial rashes.[1] Individual purpura measure 3–10 mm (0.3–1 cm, 3⁄32-3⁄8 in), whereas petechiae measure less than 3 mm.[2]
^ abWells, L. C.; Smith, J. C.; Weston, V. C.; Collier, J.; Rutter, N. (1 September 2001). "The child with a non-blanching rash: how likely is meningococcal disease?". Archives of Disease in Childhood. 85 (3): 218–222. doi:10.1136/adc.85.3.218. ISSN 1468-2044. PMC1718924. PMID 11517104.
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