Question 1

hi i went tanning in a bed a couple times and i have multiple tiny red dots underneath my skin on my stomach what is this? it doesn't itch or hurt.

Accepted Answer

Picture needed.: These small red dots you speak of need to be seen for further clarification. If brand new, could mean low platelets.  Virtual consult or seeing your own doc is advised.

Question 2

i have red dots on my skin after some bad sun burn but they don't look bad, i've never been in a tanning bed, could they be dangerous?

Accepted Answer

No, not dangerous: Red dots that appear in the exposed area after a severe sunburn are not dangerous, and if they represent capillary damage they will fade in a week or so (depending on the degree of injury). If they last longer they could be cherry angiomas, another benign condition.

Question 3

mild crps. sympt- burning pain, swelling, redness, red dots on skin, sensitivity.  amitriptyline, physio- referred pain dr. does mild crps worsen?

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Can be challenging: However, most cases of CRPS encountered in my practice are far from mild.  Have you had a diagnostic sympathetic block to confirm?  Also, amitriptyline is rarely an effective drug in CRPS, and drugs such as Lyrica, Savella, (milnacipran) Cymbalta, work far better.  Please confirm your diagnosis via second opinion.

Question 4

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 5

many red dots on skin after a back massage?

Accepted Answer

Stone or suction?: Was it a hot stone massage? The hot stones can leave red marks which resolve in a day or two. Or did they apply little jar-like doodads that impart suction to the underlying skin, leaving marks that look like giant hickeys? Those resolve too, but it takes longer, and is somewhat harder to explain to your friends.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

what could these pinprick red dots on skin that are not itchy be from?

Accepted Answer

Possibly angiomas: Which are benign lesions. They can occur anywhere and they can increase over time.

Question 8

what is the definition or description of: red dots on skin?

Accepted Answer

Red dots on skin =: circular red /erythematous lesions on skin.

Question 9

red pinpoint dots on skin and lids. what?

Accepted Answer

Hemangiomas?: These could represent tiny collections of blood which are common. If taking blood thinners these could be under skin and be microbleeding but should be on other areas such as extremities. These could also be associated with certain autoimmune dieases such as scleroderma.

Question 10

have red dots in skin that appear in same spots. they itch and go away with zyrtec (cetirizine). what could these be caused by?

Accepted Answer

Impossible to tell: It is impossible to tell what you have based on the scanty information.  It may be from a drug reaction (fixed drug eruption) or even a form of mastocytosis but you really need to see your doctor about this if this has been bothering  you.

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Hi i went tanning in a bed a couple times and i have multiple tiny red dots underneath my skin on my stomach what is this? it doesn't itch or hurt.

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I have red dots on my skin after some bad sun burn but they don't look bad, i've never been in a tanning bed, could they be dangerous?

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Mild crps. sympt- burning pain, swelling, redness, red dots on skin, sensitivity. amitriptyline, physio- referred pain dr. does mild crps worsen?

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Small red dots on skin what could that be?

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Many red dots on skin after a back massage?

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

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What could these pinprick red dots on skin that are not itchy be from?

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What is the definition or description of: red dots on skin?

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Red pinpoint dots on skin and lids. what?

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Have red dots in skin that appear in same spots. they itch and go away with zyrtec (cetirizine). what could these be caused by?

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