This image displays numerous "cayenne pepper" flat lesions are formed when blood leaks into the skin. This image displays a large patch of capillaritis due to blood leaking into the skin. This image displays bright red and golden lesions from blood leaking into the skin. This variant of capillaritis is known as lichen aureus. Numerous deep red and purple elevations of the skin can be seen in capillaritis. This image displays flat, cayenne-pepper-appearing areas of color change typical of capillaritis. This image displays cayenne-pepper colored skin lesions typical of capillaritis.
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Capillaritis  Information for adults

Picture of Capillaritis: This image displays numerous "cayenne pepper" flat lesions are formed when blood leaks into the skin. Divider line
This image displays numerous "cayenne pepper" flat lesions are formed when blood leaks into the skin.
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Overview
Capillaritis is characterized by leakage of red blood cells from small, superficial blood vessels that results in pinpoint-like hemorrhages (petechiae). Capillaritis is frequently found in patients with long periods of extended standing related to their occupations. A skin hypersensitivity reaction, salicylates and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are the most commonly associated origins of capillaritis, though the precise cause is unclear. Capillaritis is usually a life-long condition, flaring intermittently.
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Last Modified: 22 Dec 2008
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