Question 1

small red dots on skin what could that be?

Accepted Answer

Nothing bad: Depends how ling youve had them. The may be cherry angiomas which are benign.

Question 2

little pinpoint red dots on skin, is this caused by sunblock?

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Uncertain: There are a # of possible causes. The best way to get an accurate diagnosis would be dermatological evaluation.

Question 3

i have small white dots of skin on bottom of my foot in multiple spots. dots have small holes, and holes aren't deep. it's not painful. what is it?

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Athlete's foot : Is the first thing i would suspect. The fungi eat skin, and can leave holes. Tinea pedis (to sound nerdy) is easily fixed with a topical anti fungal, such as tolnaftate. Go for the generics, they're cheaper.

Have you changed what your feet see? Walking on hot sand barefoot? New flip flops? If there's anything new, try changing back.

If these don't work, and the problem persists, see a doctor.

Question 4

after lots of itching what seems like small blood spots show up under my skin. they are flat and dark purplish. size: pin dots to small mosquito bites?

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Cause of itch?: Whatever the cause of the itching, repeated scratching will cause skin spots and lesions as a result. Sometimes moisturizing cream can help. Or calomine lotion if the itching continues. See your doctor if not better in a week.

Question 5

why do my skin have dry spots an little black dots on it after scabies treatment?

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The eggs: Sometimes the scabies dry the skin and the black dots can be dead scabies or the eggs  There should go away soon  if increase in nature see provider for more treatment

Question 6

ive psoriasis on both sides of upper vagina. now, i just have pinkish reddish skin - not plaques. but today i noticed small red dots (redder than psoriasis itself) on psoriasis spots. is this bc of psoriasis?

Accepted Answer

: Very common to get small re dots with Psoriasis especially in sensitive areas like the vaginal area. 
Nothing to worry about. 
Keep the are well lubricated, with Aquaphor especially after bathing and be gentle

Question 7

my face seems to be getting little black spots and dots . looks very rough can smoking and drinking cause this and if i stop will my skin get better also dark circles under my eyes that doesn't go away?

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See dermatologist.: Excessive drinking as well as smoking is not good for anybody's overall health, but you might have some skin problem @ excessive sunlight exposure over the past several years. This problem can be addressed by your dermatologist.

Question 8

small red pin head dots on skin, not raised, painful or itchy and i think they are bleeding under the skin, they are widespread but there is not loads of them in 1 area, largest is 3mm on breast but most are less than 1mm. what is the likely cause?

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: Since this could be a sign of purpura, a manifestation of abnormal clotting, you need to obtain a complete blood count to assess changes in platelet level, thrombocytopenia.  Contact your doctor today.

Question 9

is there a picture of the skin rash caused by west niles virus? i have 3 round spots that look like cigarette burn and each one has a few extremely small red dots that after 2 weeks have now gotten as big as the original one.

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West Nile Virus: Go to the following web site on west nile virus to see the skin rash caused by this virus.
http://www.bccdc.ca/nr/rdonlyres/683e7fcb-d2bc-4d06-bdd2-cbf1b5d81e7e/0/wnv_characteristicsoftherashassociatedwithwestnilefever.pdf.

Question 10

i have dots on my cheek bones and forehead and breakout easily, the dots are whiteheads they are just my skin colours spots/dots. i have a little bit of red acne. i have oily and and sensitive skin what do you recommend to get smoother,no dots,acne?

Accepted Answer

: Best thing to do would be to visit a dermatologist for evaluation of your problem which apparently concerns you very much. At that time you will be treated with the proper meds and provided the exact diagnosis.

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Small red dots on skin what could that be?

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Little pinpoint red dots on skin, is this caused by sunblock?

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I have small white dots of skin on bottom of my foot in multiple spots. dots have small holes, and holes aren't deep. it's not painful. what is it?

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After lots of itching what seems like small blood spots show up under my skin. they are flat and dark purplish. size: pin dots to small mosquito bites?

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Why do my skin have dry spots an little black dots on it after scabies treatment?

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Ive psoriasis on both sides of upper vagina. now, i just have pinkish reddish skin - not plaques. but today i noticed small red dots (redder than psoriasis itself) on psoriasis spots. is this bc of psoriasis?

A member asked:

My face seems to be getting little black spots and dots . looks very rough can smoking and drinking cause this and if i stop will my skin get better also dark circles under my eyes that doesn't go away?

A member asked:

Small red pin head dots on skin, not raised, painful or itchy and i think they are bleeding under the skin, they are widespread but there is not loads of them in 1 area, largest is 3mm on breast but most are less than 1mm. what is the likely cause?

A member asked:

Is there a picture of the skin rash caused by west niles virus? i have 3 round spots that look like cigarette burn and each one has a few extremely small red dots that after 2 weeks have now gotten as big as the original one.

A member asked:

I have dots on my cheek bones and forehead and breakout easily, the dots are whiteheads they are just my skin colours spots/dots. i have a little bit of red acne. i have oily and and sensitive skin what do you recommend to get smoother,no dots,acne?

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