JFSinIL Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 DD, 16, is in a panic - she has dozens of tiny, pinprick-size red dots around both eyes. Hasn't been wearing make-up or using any new products or eating any new foods - I haven't changed laundry detergents - so probably not an allergic reaction to anything. We are in an air conditioned house so can't be heat related ;) She did have a tummy bug and really , well, upchucked "strongly" the other night. The dots appeared several hours later. Could it still be related? I did internet search and it would appear that straining to poop/puke/give birth can cause tiny blood vessels to pop near the eyes. Should we assume this is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaKinVA Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 (edited) Yes... you can burst the tiny capillaries from violent vomiting. This has happened to my children. The splotching should heal (like a bruise) over time, and disappear. They will turn a bit brown first, and then go away. Edited August 13, 2010 by LisaK in VA more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyBlueLobsters Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Yep, that's what it is. They will fade in a few days. My boys get them all the time if they are sick either vomiting or coughing really badly. My youngest even gets them if he cries too hard. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Yes... you can burst the tiny capillaries from violent vomiting. This has happened to my children. The splotching should heal (like a bruise) over time, and disappear. They will turn a bit brown first, and then go away. :iagree: This happens to me every time I vomit. It was real fun during the early days of all my pregnancies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perry Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 From wiki: The most common cause of petechiae is through physical trauma such as a hard bout of coughing, vomiting or crying, which can result in facial petechiae, especially around the eyes. Petechiae in this instance are completely harmless and usually disappear within a few days. Pronounced puh-TEEK-ee-eye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dansamy Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Yup. Petechiae. A little concealer if she's worried about their appearance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted August 13, 2010 Author Share Posted August 13, 2010 Thanks all. DD is relieved that it is not a sign of Major Disease or Leprosy or Facial Deformity (vain teen here) BUT she claims the concealer doesn't cover it well enough for her to venture out of the house today! She has to tomorrow, we have a funeral to attend. That should put her woes in perspective!;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex-mex Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 nt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DianeW88 Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 I did that once when I was blowing out eggs we'd dyed at Easter. I had a lovely purple moustache for a week. :glare: So pretty. Diane W. married for 22 years homeschooling 3 kiddos for 16 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disney Dreaming Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 Yep, that's what it is. They will fade in a few days. My boys get them all the time if they are sick either vomiting or coughing really badly. My youngest even gets them if he cries too hard. :grouphug: :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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