Question 1

what does small red dots on top of foot mean?

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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 2

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

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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 3

small red mole on top of foot, been there for several months. dr. said it was nothing serious, but still unsure? slightly raised with red dot in it

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Lesion: Sorry, it would be difficult to try to identify what this is without at least visualizing it. It you are not comfortable with the input you received - consider getting a second evaluation. Take care

Question 4

many small dark brown and red spots on top of feet and toes showed up less than 3 weeks ago. my toes are cold as well. some heal but leave dots. ?

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Dermatitis maybe: From contact of a shoe combined with normal perspiration. Get it evaluated

Question 5

1 cm, perfectly circular bruise on top of foot. very small pinpoint at center. no swelling, redness, raising, etc. what was i bit by? cause for worry?

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Varies: There are a number of  possibilities, among the more common and sometimes concerning can be a spider bite, particularly a brown recluse spider.  You should seek attention if the area becomes dark appearing or shows any sign of infection such as redness or swelling; or if the size of the area is increasing.

Question 6

small red and purple dots on top of feet and toes, with numbness and major pain when standind can't walk without shoes fatique overall sick feeling ?

Accepted Answer

THIS IS CONCERNING: The dots might represent petechiae, a manifestation of small areas of bleeding due to changes in the platelet count, and the generalized fatigue and malaise even raises concern re. An occult infection, such as rocky mtn spotted fever, or a tick infestation like lyme.  Basically, you need an immediate evaluation as i suspect this could get worse.

Question 7

i used nair about a week ago. since then ive been getting daily on and off itchiness mainly on my legs and sometimes top of foot. sometimes small red unraised blotches of skin appear. its annoying. i also had covid 3 weeks ago. what is this?

Accepted Answer

: This sounds like you have an intolerance to at least one of the components of this product. (There are several). I doubt it has anything to do with covid. If you continue to use this product you could see an increase in  the reaction. Some also find this product excessively drying in its effect on any skin surface.

Question 8

i am experiencing small red bumps on top of feet that do not itch and redness in both armpits that occasionally itch?

Accepted Answer

Razor bumps: It sounds like razor bumps.  If you are using a razor on either of those areas...that’s the likely cause. If not, some sort of ectopic dermatitis is a possibility.  See a dermatologist.

Question 9

yesterday green lump that looked like large vein appeared on top of foot. felt bruised. today it's a small red bump surrounded by green bruise. dvt?

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In theory : It would not be a DVT as the D stands for deep. There is the dorsal venous arch that could get a clot but it would be superficial. Clots in the foot are usually very painful to the exact spot of the clot. If you still have something there why not go get it checked out....

Question 10

i have red itchy dots on top of feet?

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See a doctor: Rashes are very different and require a in person evaluation to accurately diagnose and treat.

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What does small red dots on top of foot mean?

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

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Small red mole on top of foot, been there for several months. dr. said it was nothing serious, but still unsure? slightly raised with red dot in it

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Many small dark brown and red spots on top of feet and toes showed up less than 3 weeks ago. my toes are cold as well. some heal but leave dots. ?

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1 cm, perfectly circular bruise on top of foot. very small pinpoint at center. no swelling, redness, raising, etc. what was i bit by? cause for worry?

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Small red and purple dots on top of feet and toes, with numbness and major pain when standind can't walk without shoes fatique overall sick feeling ?

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I used nair about a week ago. since then ive been getting daily on and off itchiness mainly on my legs and sometimes top of foot. sometimes small red unraised blotches of skin appear. its annoying. i also had covid 3 weeks ago. what is this?

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I am experiencing small red bumps on top of feet that do not itch and redness in both armpits that occasionally itch?

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Yesterday green lump that looked like large vein appeared on top of foot. felt bruised. today it's a small red bump surrounded by green bruise. dvt?

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I have red itchy dots on top of feet?

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