The low platelet count leads to not just frequent external bleeding but bruising and petechiae as well. This occurs when a minor bleed takes place internally, often due to broken capillaries or blood vessels. Therefore, patients will notice that they bruise often and tiny red-purple spots (petechiae) appear on their skin in clusters at random.

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