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I have heaps of tiny little red dots on the lower part of my legs. they are about the size of the end of a needle and do not hurt or itch. what is it?
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Exam needed: These may be petechiae which can be due to fragility of tiny blood vessels in your skin. It is not possible to be sure without examining them. See your physician if they persist.
Answered 5/12/2018
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