Question 1

are red dots on foot alcohol related?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: Red dots can be caused by any number of things. See a foot doctor or dermatologist to figure out what your red dots are.

Question 2

hello all,
i have noticed small small red dots on my foot extending upto 1/3rd of my foot.  they don't have any itching or burning or pain. plz help?

Accepted Answer

Many things: If you have a cat or dog they could be flea bites, they could be bed bug bites, or just the beginnings of a fungal infection (athletse foot).
You can try treatng them with an OTC antifungal cream and see if they go away.  
If they spread or get worse please see a physician for a better diagnosis.

Question 3

red dots on my sole foot?

Accepted Answer

Athletes foot: Could be fungal infection or indication pad.
Consult podiatrist.

Question 4

what does small red dots on top of foot mean?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It could be something called petechial (small spots of blood under the skin). It can be due to extensive swelling, heart or circulation problems, infection.  It also could be a type of rash.  You should get it checked out by a podiatrist.

Question 5

what to do if i have red, flat dots on my foot and ankle?

Accepted Answer

Bug bites: At this time of year they could be bug bites or you may be developing a fungal infection.

Question 6

i have a cluster of red dots on my one foot and 8 of them on both arms they have been here since yesterday and are about the size of a pin.

Accepted Answer

Are they itchy: Rashes could be allergy or respond to heat or eczema you need to pay attention if there is an new exposure to some thing like geyser gent or change in temperature either way you need to see a doctor good luck

Question 7

multiple tiny, slightly raised, non-blanching red dots on bottom of foot in the fleshy mid-section. they don't itch or hurt to touch. dry skin, but not near the dots. i have recently begun jogging. are they cause for concern?

Accepted Answer

: Tinea pedis (athlete's foot) can start out this way.  Another possibility is dyshidrosis.  You could try an antifungal powder/spray and see if this takes care of the problem.  If it is not getting better, would see your physician.

Question 8

i have small red dots on top of right foot and on toes. do u have any suggestions of what is causing this?

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities : Could be a contact dermatitis, fungus, abscess. If there is a pus pocket i would see your doctor and if it spreads but had to diagnose without seeing it.

Question 9

i got red pore-like dots on my foot near my infected blister, i don't know what or how i got them.

Accepted Answer

Petechiae: Most likely these are petechiae which are small ruptured vessels near the surface of the skin. You can see them near infections where swelling and pressure has ruptured those vessels. They should improve over the course of 1-2 weeks as the infection improves.

Question 10

my feet are red & extremely dry on the soles only.  on the sole of my right foot the redness has darker colored red dots. they do burn & itch at times. i do keep lotion on them and that doesn't do much for the right foot.  any suggestion?

Accepted Answer

: Please see a dermatologist (skin doctor) so that you can be properly diagnosed and treated. You may need a different lotion or cream, possibly by prescription. This could be a type of eczema, or a fungal infection, or a result of an underlying condition, if you have any.

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Are red dots on foot alcohol related?

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Hello all, i have noticed small small red dots on my foot extending upto 1/3rd of my foot. they don't have any itching or burning or pain. plz help?

A member asked:

Red dots on my sole foot?

A member asked:

What does small red dots on top of foot mean?

A member asked:

What to do if i have red, flat dots on my foot and ankle?

A member asked:

I have a cluster of red dots on my one foot and 8 of them on both arms they have been here since yesterday and are about the size of a pin.

A member asked:

Multiple tiny, slightly raised, non-blanching red dots on bottom of foot in the fleshy mid-section. they don't itch or hurt to touch. dry skin, but not near the dots. i have recently begun jogging. are they cause for concern?

A member asked:

I have small red dots on top of right foot and on toes. do u have any suggestions of what is causing this?

A member asked:

I got red pore-like dots on my foot near my infected blister, i don't know what or how i got them.

A member asked:

My feet are red & extremely dry on the soles only. on the sole of my right foot the redness has darker colored red dots. they do burn & itch at times. i do keep lotion on them and that doesn't do much for the right foot. any suggestion?

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