Purple spots called purpura occur as a result of the bursting of blood vessels causing the pooling of blood beneath the skin. It is mostly associated with a low blood platelet count (thrombocytopenic purpura). It can also be associated with a normal platelet count (non-thrombocytopenic purpura).
Petechie Versus Purpura
These purpura and petechiae are the spots of skin discoloration that appear on the small blood vessels under the skin that can also break and bleed.
