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I noticed red dot pigmentation appearing on my skin. what is this?
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Dr. Michael Fisheranswered
Dermatology 34 years experience
Angiomas: Angiomas are benign tumors derived from cells of the vascular or lymphatic vessel walls (epithelium) or derived from cells of the tissues surrounding these vessels.
Angiomas are a frequent occurrence as patients age, but they might be an indicator of systemic problems such as liver disease. They are not commonly associated with malignancy. But since i can not see the lesions i can not be sure.
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Uncertain: Maybe cherry angioma or petechiae or another cause. This will need to be visualized to identify.
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Last updated Jan 5, 2019
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