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I've had little red dots all over my arms for years. i forgot them for so long but finally remembered. i describe them best as pin pricks. possibiliti?
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Check a CBC: You should have your doctor do a CBC to check your platelet count. Low platelets can cause this. Also harmless rashes from allergies to food or soaps can also do this.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Most likely 1 of 2: If it is mostly on the back of your upper arms then i would think keratosis pilaris. If it is randomly around areas elsewhere on your arms i would think cherry moles. Check images online of these two conditions and see if it looks like one.
Answered 3/11/2013
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