Question 1

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 2

small red dots on skin what could that be?

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Nothing bad: Depends how ling youve had them. The may be cherry angiomas which are benign.

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

many red dots on skin after a back massage?

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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 5

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

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

Question 6

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

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

Question 7

red pinpoint dots on skin and lids. what?

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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 8

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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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.

Question 9

ive psoriasis on both sides of upper vagina. now, i just have pinkish reddish skin - not plaques. but today i noticed small red dots (redder than psoriasis itself) on psoriasis spots. is this bc of psoriasis?

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: Very common to get small re dots with Psoriasis especially in sensitive areas like the vaginal area. 
Nothing to worry about. 
Keep the are well lubricated, with Aquaphor especially after bathing and be gentle

Question 10

small red pin head dots on skin, not raised, painful or itchy and i think they are bleeding under the skin, they are widespread but there is not loads of them in 1 area, largest is 3mm on breast but most are less than 1mm. what is the likely cause?

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: Since this could be a sign of purpura, a manifestation of abnormal clotting, you need to obtain a complete blood count to assess changes in platelet level, thrombocytopenia.  Contact your doctor today.

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

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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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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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Ive psoriasis on both sides of upper vagina. now, i just have pinkish reddish skin - not plaques. but today i noticed small red dots (redder than psoriasis itself) on psoriasis spots. is this bc of psoriasis?

A member asked:

Small red pin head dots on skin, not raised, painful or itchy and i think they are bleeding under the skin, they are widespread but there is not loads of them in 1 area, largest is 3mm on breast but most are less than 1mm. what is the likely cause?

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