Question 1

what causes dime size red spots on skin?

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Not certain.: There are a # of possible causes. The best way to get an accurate diagnosis would be dermatological evaluation.

Question 2

wondering why red spots on skin and itchy?

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See below: Symptoms like these are best deterimed by a thorough evaluation by your physician.  Based on his/her findings, a treatment plan can be developed to help you.

Question 3

why am i having red spots on skin after shower?

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Red spots : Some people get blotchy red soon after shower or exercise because blood vessels open and form a red patch. This always resolves. It is not a disease but a reaction to hot or cold water, or heat.

Question 4

what does it mean if i have red spots on skin after scratching?

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Dermatographism: Dermatographism means the ability to write on the skin. People with this form of chronic urticaria are sensitive to touch and pressure, as well as scratching. The areas of skin that are touched or scratched get a raised, red and itchy rash. While many people with chronic urticaria have some features of dermatographism, people with true dermatographism have pressure as the only trigger.

Question 5

what could be the cause of tiny red spots on skin? they look like tiny red flat miles. have had them for years.

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Recommend eval: This can't be diagnosed with the information that is available. A history, physical examination &amp; other studies may be needed to determine cause/causes. Once accurately assessed a treatment plan can be developed.

Question 6

what is the cause of red spots on skin th are not itchy and not raised?

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Don't know.: There are a # of possible causes. The best way to get an accurate diagnosis would be dermatological evaluation.

Question 7

tiny red spots on skin. kinda look like tiny cuts and maybe bleeding under the skin. what could this be?.

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Petechiae?: This sounds like petechiae, which actually is small volume bleeding just under the skin. This should be examined by a provider- petechiae have several causes but can be present with platelet disorders, that can affect blood clotting. Occasionally severe infections can cause petechiae, but most people at that stage wouldn't be on healthtap- they'd be in the icu!

Question 8

what causes tiny little red spots on skin near my eyes?

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May be cherry: Angioma.  Of no medical consequence, see a dermatologist or oculoplastic surgeon for more details and help.

Question 9

i gave oral sex to a man without condom but he didnt eyaculate. 3 days after i got fever, headache, cough and some red spots on skin. can it be hiv?

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Unlikely: Symptoms are too soon. You might have a different STD like GC. Avoid risky sexual,practices and follow up with your doctor to help with a diagnosis. All the best.

Question 10

what can i do?, medical problem, irritated eyes, nosebleed, pain in lower back, extremely itchy, red spots on skin.?

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Need exam: Those are a lot of often unrelated and fairly non-specific symptoms. You're going to need an exam by your primary care physician.

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Tiny red spots on skin. kinda look like tiny cuts and maybe bleeding under the skin. what could this be?.

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I gave oral sex to a man without condom but he didnt eyaculate. 3 days after i got fever, headache, cough and some red spots on skin. can it be hiv?

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