Tiny ecchymoses within the dermal layer are called:
A) petechiae.
B) striae.
C) telangiectasia.
D) hematoma.

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Petechiae are tiny, pinpoint-sized hemorrhages that are less than 2 mm in diameter and appear as small, round, purpuric lesions on the skin. They are caused by bleeding within the skin's capillaries, which results in tiny ecchymoses within the dermal layer. Striae are stretch marks that result from stretching and distension of the skin, while telangiectasia are dilated blood vessels that can appear on the skin as small, spider-like veins. A hematoma is a larger collection of blood outside of the blood vessels, typically resulting from trauma or injury.

Tiny Ecchymoses Within the Dermal Layer Are Called