What is the term for a minute, pinpoint hemorrhage under the skin?

The term for a minute, pinpoint hemorrhage under the skin is petechia. Petechiae are small, round spots that can appear red, purple, or brown and are caused by bleeding underneath the skin. They often occur when small blood vessels called capillaries break and can be a sign of various medical conditions, including blood clotting disorders or infections.

Pruritus refers to itching of the skin, which does not relate to any form of hemorrhage. Verruca is a term for warts, which are growths caused by the human papillomavirus and unrelated to bleeding issues. Vitiligo is a skin condition characterized by loss of pigment, resulting in pale patches of skin, and does not involve hemorrhage at all. Thus, petechia is the term that accurately describes the condition of small hemorrhages under the skin.