Question 1

2 nights ago legs. & arms were itchy but no rash. last night stomach & arms itchy & noticed small red spots all over stomach. any ideas?

Accepted Answer

May be  hives: This sounds like hives. They often come out at  the end  of the day.  You can confirm this with your  physician or see a dermatologist

Question 2

after going outside for 30 minutes in the sun, i get small pink/red spots on my arms, legs, and hands. burns. they go away soon after i'm home. rash?

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Rash in sunlight: The skin turning into red bumps and returning to completely normal after thirty minutes to hours suggests you are getting hives. You may have a rare condition called solar urticaria, which is hives due to exposure to certain wavelengths of light. Cholinergic urticaria occurs with the skin getting hot. There are other skin conditions that occur with light exposure (usually with a persisting rash).

Question 3

two weeks ago i noticed a large round rash on my back and, since, red spots have spread all over my back and chest, and now to my legs and arms. i am in southeast asia with no dermatologists nearby. how can i know if it is pityriasis rosea?

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Question 4

i have a dry itchy rash on my arms, chest, lower legs and upper back.  it looks like small, red spots.  i had severe tonsillitis which cleared up just over a week ago, and was given ciprofloxacin (not sure whether it helped).  any idea what could be causi

Accepted Answer

Scarlet fever: The rash can appear before illness or up to 7 days later. the rash can last for up to 2 to 3 weeks before it fully goes away.

Question 5

i have red spots that turn into bruises, for example, i had one on my arm that is small but the ones on my legs are more prominent. is there any cause?

Accepted Answer

Suspicious but can't: Bleeding into skin can produce bruises. It can be due to one of two causes. In older folks( tell your age...it is important to relay this info) the skin becomes more fragile and blood vessels are then poorl;y supported agains friction, so they can break and ooze blood under the skin. Seconly any platelet (It is a type of blood cell )abnormality can increase the risk of bruising. Aspirin  can do it

Question 6

what causes red spots to just randomly develop on breast, under arm and upper leg?

Accepted Answer

Red spots: Fungus is first thing that comes to mind: either tinea or candida. Fungi like warm, dark, moist areas. Tinea/ringworm can come from pets or contaminated objects (gym mats, for example). Otc Lamisil (terbinafine) &/or powdered spray like tinactin/cruex/desenex r usually enough to clear infection, use for at least 1 week after spots disappear since deeper skin layers may still be involved. See doc if not better.

Question 7

72 years old lady had left shoulder pain and red spots (sort of rashes) on left arm as well. things are now sort of back to normal after 3 days what possibly could have caused it?

Accepted Answer

: Herpes zoster ( shingles) comes to mind but the chickenpox type eruption takes more time to resolve. If there are residual eruptions visible, a physician could make the diagnosis and recommend antiviral medication if deemed advisable.

Question 8

what can cause a sudden face rash with burning sensation?  also have several red spots on my arms.

Accepted Answer

Facial rash: facial rash with burning can be cause by an allergic reaction to something that touched your facial skin, a viral infection like herpes, shingles on the face, photo-drug reaction to a medication you are taking, and other causes, skin diseases like Lupus. You should see your local dermatologist for the correct diagnosis.

Question 9

what does red spots on my arms and legs mean?

Accepted Answer

Rash: This could be secondary to allergy or fungal infection or other causes.

Question 10

what should i do if i have these red spots on my arm, legs a bit and belly ?

Accepted Answer

Sorry, can't : Diagnose. Would encourage you to see your dermatologist for an accurate assessment.

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2 nights ago legs. & arms were itchy but no rash. last night stomach & arms itchy & noticed small red spots all over stomach. any ideas?

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After going outside for 30 minutes in the sun, i get small pink/red spots on my arms, legs, and hands. burns. they go away soon after i'm home. rash?

A member asked:

Two weeks ago i noticed a large round rash on my back and, since, red spots have spread all over my back and chest, and now to my legs and arms. i am in southeast asia with no dermatologists nearby. how can i know if it is pityriasis rosea?

A member asked:

I have a dry itchy rash on my arms, chest, lower legs and upper back. it looks like small, red spots. i had severe tonsillitis which cleared up just over a week ago, and was given ciprofloxacin (not sure whether it helped). any idea what could be causi

A member asked:

I have red spots that turn into bruises, for example, i had one on my arm that is small but the ones on my legs are more prominent. is there any cause?

A member asked:

What causes red spots to just randomly develop on breast, under arm and upper leg?

A member asked:

72 years old lady had left shoulder pain and red spots (sort of rashes) on left arm as well. things are now sort of back to normal after 3 days what possibly could have caused it?

A member asked:

What can cause a sudden face rash with burning sensation? also have several red spots on my arms.

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What does red spots on my arms and legs mean?

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What should i do if i have these red spots on my arm, legs a bit and belly ?

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