NCIt definition : A small blood vessel hemorrhage into the skin and/or mucous membranes. Newer lesions
appear reddish in color. Older lesions are usually a darker purple color and eventually
become a brownish-yellow color.;
Alternative definition : CTCAE: A disorder characterized by hemorrhagic areas of the skin and mucous membrane.
Newer lesions appear reddish in color. Older lesions are usually a darker purple color
and eventually become a brownish-yellow color.; NICHD: Small blood vessel hemorrhage into the skin and/or mucous membranes presenting
as red or purplish patches.;