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Everyday, i wake up with tiny red specs all over my arms. about the size of a needle tip, they don't hurt. what could this be?
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Petecchiae?: Sometimes pressure causes some blood cells to burst and cause such findings. We can't see them here so we can't make a diagnosis. But if that is the case and it is happening every morning, it is best to see your doctor so they can see it and run tests if necessary. Good luck.
Answered 9/29/2016
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