Can petechiae come from blood thinners? Understanding the Risk
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Blood-thinning medications, including both anticoagulants and antiplatelets, can cause petechiae as a side effect by disrupting the body's normal clotting process. This common and serious risk means that an increased tendency for minor bleeding under the skin is possible. When capillaries break and leak blood into the skin, the result is the characteristic tiny red, purple, or brown spots known as petechiae.
