What does Madison mean? Madison [madi-son] as a boys' name (also used more widely as girls' name Madison) is pronounced MAD-ih-sun. Derived from the medieval woman's name Madeleine (Greek, French) woman from Magdala. The surname evolved from Madde, which was a nickname for Madeleine. Use of Madison as a first name is influenced by James Madison, a major contributor to the American Constitution and the Bill of Rights, as well as American President during the War of 1812. Novelist Madison Smartt Bell.
Petechiae is a condition in which small blood vessels bleed beneath the surface of the skin, giving the impression of dark splotches or specks. They appear most frequently in parts of the body where blood pressure is the highest, such as the feet, ankles and lower calves, according to the MayoClinic.com.
What causes elbows, knees and certain areas of body skin to darken? One of the most common causes of darkened skin in these areas is contact or photocontact dermatitis. Contact dermatitis occurs when the skin is irritated by its contact with irritants or allergens. Photocontact dermatitis occurs when those irritants are stimulated by light (many allergens, such as fragrances, dyes and preservatives, are also photo-allergens, which can react with light to cause darkening).