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I have a lot of red pinprick marks(some slightly bigger) all over my chest arms and back these have appeared over past 2 yrs what causes these. thanks?

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Dr. Bruce J. Stringer answered

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Bedbugs?: You might try to have your mattress and bedding area checked out for bedbugs. They are very common and can cause the marks you describe. Good luck.

Answered 7/10/2013

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A member asked:

I have a lot of red pinprick marks(some slightly bigger) all over my chest arms and back these have appeared over past 2 yrs what causes these. thanks?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bruce J. Stringer answered

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