... I have a spreading case of "dots" or petechiae/purpura on my body as well. Mine is caused by a problem with leaky capillaries, and is quite benign. However, I noticed them around the time I was getting over the flu, and the combination of sysmptoms had me a bit worried. Go to the doctor and demand a complete blood count, and while you are at it, get a liver panel as well.... (4 replies)