Hickeys are petechiae that are formed when subcutaneous microvessels rupture and bleed in response to strong suction.
Hickey, also known as “mechanical purpura”, most often occurs in the neck area, because the skin there is thin, in the case of more intense kissing, it is easy to leave obvious purpura phenomenon.
Mechanical purpura is mainly due to the capillaries under the neck, by the external strong suction, and there is a rupture bleeding, so through the epidermis can see the obvious traces of the neck area, can be through the towel hot compresses, so as to achieve the purpose of blood circulation and remove blood stasis.
It should be noted that, if the mechanical purple spot does not subside for a long time, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time for treatment.