Question 1

i have small pin prick sized dots around the palm of my hand. some of them are brown and a few are red. no itch or pain. but they make my skin dry?

Accepted Answer

Need evaluation: Dermatologist may help. These may come From trauma, this may come from infection, this may come from other issues we don’t know about.

Question 2

does hand mouth & foot appear as tiny almost pin prick looking red dots in the mouth?

Accepted Answer

Hand foot and mouth: Hand foot and mouth disease is caused by one of 2 viruses - Coxsackie B or Enterovirus. Painful sores in the mouth, rash on palms and soles, fever, malaise, sore throat.  Common in infants and children. treated with analgesics, will run its course.  Wash hands and dont share glasses or utensils to avoid spreading it

Question 3

what are pin-head red dots under skin of my forearm & back of hand & lower leg after taking antihistamine? only occurs on 1 side of body at a time.

Accepted Answer

Unusual: Antihistamines are an effective treatment for the red raised bumps that occur as part of an allergic reaction. A red rash after taking an antihistamine might represent an allergy to the medication or a reaction to one of the other components of the pill (coloring, filler, preservative, etc.) A photo of the rash and more information about time course &amp; itchiness would help figure this out.

Question 4

i've been having these red dots on the back of my hand, they'll disappear in an hour or so, it's not itchy and when i press them the color fade away?

Accepted Answer

Uncertain: The fact that they fade when you press on them means they are vascular. Since they seem to disappear one question is whether this is some type of reactive process. A dermatologist can help you clarify this problem.

Question 5

little red itchy prickly dots on hands?

Accepted Answer

Several possible...: ...Problems: hand-foot-mouth disease, contact dermatitis, dyshydrosis (sweat rash.) if it bothers you, get it checked by your doctor.

Question 6

red dot on lower back and hand?

Accepted Answer

This can be many: Need to see dermatologist to diagnose. It may be as simple as an angioma, but needs to be seen.

Question 7

i have tiny pin sized red dots on palm of hands after ivig treatment? what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Coincidence!: Tiny red spots on the palm alone doesn't mean much. If it is recurring after ivig repeatedly, it could mean a reaction to the components of the shots. Please inform your doctor.

Question 8

bright red dot, back of hand, ~1mm, no blanch w pressure. feels flat or very slightly raised. no itch/pain or known trauma. cauc/f/42yo. action?

Accepted Answer

Red dot: A red macule that doesn't blanch may be a hemangioma which is a benign vascular growth that is slightly raised and is permanent. A perfectly flat lesion may be a petechia which is a leakage of blood from a tiny blood vessel and this resolves in a week or so. Have  your physician check it if you have further concerns.

Question 9

for years i've had this little white patch on my hand with 3 red pin dots in it, now there must be around 7dots, i also have some appearing on my arms?

Accepted Answer

You have a case: That really needs to be check out. It will be a good idea to go see a doctor. It's very difficult to help patients with dermatological issues without seeing the lesions, and the amount of information you gave us is very limited.

Question 10

rash on arms and hands?

have tried glass test and it went away, looks like tiny red pin pricks?

Accepted Answer

Rash: A rash deserves in person evaluation for proper recommendations

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I have small pin prick sized dots around the palm of my hand. some of them are brown and a few are red. no itch or pain. but they make my skin dry?

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Does hand mouth & foot appear as tiny almost pin prick looking red dots in the mouth?

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What are pin-head red dots under skin of my forearm & back of hand & lower leg after taking antihistamine? only occurs on 1 side of body at a time.

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I've been having these red dots on the back of my hand, they'll disappear in an hour or so, it's not itchy and when i press them the color fade away?

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Little red itchy prickly dots on hands?

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Red dot on lower back and hand?

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I have tiny pin sized red dots on palm of hands after ivig treatment? what could this be?

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Bright red dot, back of hand, ~1mm, no blanch w pressure. feels flat or very slightly raised. no itch/pain or known trauma. cauc/f/42yo. action?

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For years i've had this little white patch on my hand with 3 red pin dots in it, now there must be around 7dots, i also have some appearing on my arms?

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Rash on arms and hands? have tried glass test and it went away, looks like tiny red pin pricks?

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