Question 1

sudden red spot on my back, skin is raised but not itchy?

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See a dermatologist: Dermatology, or the examination of skin is predominantly visual.  There are many diagnoses that can be a red mark on the skin.  Often times if it is not clear clinically the dermatologist will take a biopsy to aid in the diagnosis.  Therefore, it is important to have that lesion examined.

Question 2

i have a small red spot (1-2mm) near the head of my penis that is painless. redness seems to vary time to time. is this a possible symptom of std?

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No way to know: Without being able to visualize this and obtain further history any comment would be nothing but a guess. You need to show this to a doctor and be diagnosed and treated appropriately.

Question 3

i was camping & got a red spot on my leg. it's painful, has swelling, itching redness and a lump under the skin. how can i know what it is?

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Bug bite: You probably got bitten by a bug of some sort - impossible to tell what sort without seeing it in person. Could also be a small staph infection, or a bite that has become infected. Apply warm soaks 2-3 times/day, but if it doesn't resolve in a few days see your doctor or a dermatologist.

Question 4

my daughter is experiencing  flaking skin on scalp. the following also describe her: skin redness or irritation and painful skin. what should she do? i also have a picture of the red spot if i'm able to send it

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SeborrhicDermatitis?: From your description it seems your daughter may have Seborrhic Dermatitis a skin condition that affects the scalp.It needs to be properly diagnosed and appropriatelytreated as it is a chronic condition and needs proper treatment.It may be be some other skin condition.Consult her doctor or a Dermatologist.How old is your daughter?

Question 5

red spot on skin what does it indicate?

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Numerous causes: A doctor would need to examine the spot in in order to try to diagnose it.

Question 6

round red spot on skin the size of a dime, what could cause this?

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

Question 7

have a tiny red spot on skin under right chest (upper rib). not raised or itchy. looks like cut but isn't.i have  2 others on left pectoral(also tiny)?

Accepted Answer

Not to worry: This sounds like what are called cherry hemangiomas.  These are little gifts that you get from one or both of your parents.  They are simply made up of hundreds of small blood vessels.  These growths never turn bad.  You will continue to get more as you get older.  They are very easily treated with a laser without leaving any marks.

Question 8

7 year old son has red spot on skin under eye, says feels like somthing in it, rubs a lot bit swollen?

Accepted Answer

Red skin: 7 years is a little old for a capillary hemanioma, do his eye seem to be red all the time,  molluscum  contagiousum is also possible. I would have to see a picture of this to make sure.

Question 9

my baby has a red spot at the back of her head, what do i do?

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Hard to know: It would be easier to respond if you described the red area in detail, along with exact location. This could be a simple "storks kiss" birthmark common to the nape of the neck or something else. I do not think it worth a special trip to the doc, but bring it up at your next visit. If it is new or troubles you  contact her doc.

Question 10

flat red spot on my face looks like a reddish skin patch what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Almost anything: It could be an allergic reaction to something that touched your skin, or an irritant (non-allergic) reaction, or a fungal infection (ringworm), or any number of other things. A dermatologist needs to see it in person to narrow down the possibilities.

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Sudden red spot on my back, skin is raised but not itchy?

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I have a small red spot (1-2mm) near the head of my penis that is painless. redness seems to vary time to time. is this a possible symptom of std?

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I was camping & got a red spot on my leg. it's painful, has swelling, itching redness and a lump under the skin. how can i know what it is?

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My daughter is experiencing flaking skin on scalp. the following also describe her: skin redness or irritation and painful skin. what should she do? i also have a picture of the red spot if i'm able to send it

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Red spot on skin what does it indicate?

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Round red spot on skin the size of a dime, what could cause this?

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Have a tiny red spot on skin under right chest (upper rib). not raised or itchy. looks like cut but isn't.i have 2 others on left pectoral(also tiny)?

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7 year old son has red spot on skin under eye, says feels like somthing in it, rubs a lot bit swollen?

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My baby has a red spot at the back of her head, what do i do?

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Flat red spot on my face looks like a reddish skin patch what could it be?

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