Approximately 3–4 days after the prodromal symptoms, the typical exanthem of coalescing erythematous macules and papules ... to several petechial and purpuric exanthems, which may be localized ...

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If the spots are larger and red or purple, you may have another type of bleeding problem called purpura. Petechiae can form just about anywhere on your body, even your eyelids or inside your mouth.