Question 1

what is it called if i start getting red spots on my body?

Accepted Answer

Petechiae?: If the red spots look like tiny drops of blood int he skin, they are petechiae and should be evaluated by a physician.  However, red spots can be other things.  Cherry angiomata are tiny blood vessel tumors that are slightly raised and a little more purple than fresh blood in color.  They are very common and associated with age.

Question 2

i foundtwo small dark red spots in mouth. recently i have been getting a few little red spots on my body that itch and cause a rash, is there a link?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: Impossible to diagnose this without seeing these lesions and getting a full history and doing a physical exam.  Go see your primary care doctor.

Question 3

i have red spots around my body and now they are spreading. how can i get rid of them?

Accepted Answer

Not enough info: It is impossible to provide an answer without being able to see the rash. Consult with your primary care doctor or a dermatologist.

Question 4

some red spots like when ant bit and get swelling had been grown up into my body ?

Accepted Answer

Skin lesions: These lesions would likely need to be examined and more history obtained to be able to provide you with useful input about the diagnosis or possible treatment.

Question 5

i get allergy on my whole body. swelling on buts. lips. head skin. small red spots. i use zyrtec (cetirizine) , fexit and after time its gone. but again happens.

Accepted Answer

Please see: Please see your dermatologist for evaluation and to discuss treatment options. This way you might be able to find out what is going on.

Question 6

i used a rough sponge to get rid of henna now my hand is blistered what can i do also tiny red spots have appeared under my skin and severe redness?

Accepted Answer

Exam needed: Its recommended that you be examined by a physician urgently in order to determine whether the findings are due to allergic reaction, primary irritation/inflammation from abrasive trauma or whether there is a superimposed bacterial infection(cellulitis) which needs urgent treatment.

Question 7

red spots on the head of my penis, it doesn't hurt even if i get erections, the redness come and go, some times the intensifies for a day, but most of the time i can barely see them. thinking it was balanitis i used clotrimazole for 1 month no change?

Accepted Answer

: Try changing your laundry detergent, wear a loose underwear and apply cortisone OTC cream. If it does not get better pl see a Urologist or dermatologist. I hope that helps you

Question 8

red spots on my body that look like they are spreading. what is going on?

Accepted Answer

This will require: Evaluation to determine what the lesions are. What to do about them will be the next step.

Question 9

i have red spots on my body circular in shape , they are kind of swollen too .but it doesn't pain when pressed?

Accepted Answer

Ringworm? Psoriasis?: Without seeing these lesions then it is difficult to give you a real answer. I always advise in this scenario a visit with your family doctor or a good dermatologist.

Question 10

i have 3 isolated red spots on my body, it appears to be petechea. one the neck, one on the chest and other on the lower stomach. they are tiny and slightly bumpy. should i be worried? , should i watch for now ?

Accepted Answer

: Ask others in family if they have same thing. If not a heavy drinker would not worry.

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What is it called if i start getting red spots on my body?

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I foundtwo small dark red spots in mouth. recently i have been getting a few little red spots on my body that itch and cause a rash, is there a link?

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I have red spots around my body and now they are spreading. how can i get rid of them?

A member asked:

Some red spots like when ant bit and get swelling had been grown up into my body ?

A member asked:

I get allergy on my whole body. swelling on buts. lips. head skin. small red spots. i use zyrtec (cetirizine) , fexit and after time its gone. but again happens.

A member asked:

I used a rough sponge to get rid of henna now my hand is blistered what can i do also tiny red spots have appeared under my skin and severe redness?

A member asked:

Red spots on the head of my penis, it doesn't hurt even if i get erections, the redness come and go, some times the intensifies for a day, but most of the time i can barely see them. thinking it was balanitis i used clotrimazole for 1 month no change?

A member asked:

Red spots on my body that look like they are spreading. what is going on?

A member asked:

I have red spots on my body circular in shape , they are kind of swollen too .but it doesn't pain when pressed?

A member asked:

I have 3 isolated red spots on my body, it appears to be petechea. one the neck, one on the chest and other on the lower stomach. they are tiny and slightly bumpy. should i be worried? , should i watch for now ?

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