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I have som tiny red dots on my skin every where of my body and the number of them is growin, they are smaller than 1 mm, what are these?

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Dr. Robert Jackson answered

Maybe: They are probably cherry angiomas but see your dermatologist to find out.

Dr Fiala agreed

Answered 3/26/2013

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Angioma: There are many different types of angiomas. An angioma is a benign tumor that consists of small blood vessels. These tumors can be located anywhere on the body. Some of the different types include: spider angiomas, cherry angiomas, and senile angiomas.

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Answered 7/21/2020

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A member asked:

I have som tiny red dots on my skin every where of my body and the number of them is growin, they are smaller than 1 mm, what are these?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Robert Jackson answered

Dr Fiala agreed

Dr. Michael Fisher answered

Dr Jackson agreed

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