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I've had a cold for about 2 days (cough, sore throat, runny nose). 2 days ago, noticed small, below the skin, non-itchy red dots on neck and chest.

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Dr. Jerome Litt answered

Specializes in Dermatology

COUGHING RED DOTS: EXCESSIVE COUGHING CAN CAUSE THESE RED DOTS ON THE NECK. THE RED DOTS ARE CALLED PETECHIAE. DO SEE YOUR PCP OR AN INTERNIST. DO NOT WAIT!

Answered 10/23/2017

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