tiny micro redspots? - Skin Problems Message Board

pulltab · 07-12-2006, 04:31 AM

hello... my skin has little needle pin point sized red spots everywhere. its been that way for a while now.. like more than a year. anyone know what this could be? is it normal? they are bright.. look like places where blood has came to the surface... the size of one or two hairs in width.. any help would be very appreciated.

Hating glasses · 07-12-2006, 01:04 PM

That sounds somewhat like what I have on my stomach. Mine sound slightly bigger than that. Mine are slightly raised and if you press on them, they get lighter in color. They are a very bright red. I have an appt. with my dermatologist tonight after work to look at them and some other stuff that has me a little worried. So, it is very weird that you posted about something similar today. I have had these spots for long enough that I actually can't remember when I first saw them. I think it started off with one or two and a new one pops up now and then. I would venture a guess that they have been around for a year or two...if not longer.

Anyway, wish me luck that it is nothing more than bright red dots with nothing better to do than sit on my stomach.

Take care!

pulltab · 07-13-2006, 11:58 AM

Everything I keep reading has to do with Leukemia when you have tiny red dots all over your body.. kinda scared now. Anyone have any ideas of what it could be?

What did the dermatologist tell you about your red spots? I hope everything is ok.

Hating glasses · 07-13-2006, 12:07 PM

Pulltab,
My derm told me that my red spots (which are about the size of your average freckle - I think) are just capallaries that have come to the surface. Completely harmless.

I don't know if we have the same thing or not. I would suggest going to your derm just to be sure.

I did have two moles removed for biopsy so, I am anxiously awaiting the results (for the nest week to 2 weeks). Thank you for your concern and, if you decide to go see your derm, let us know how you are! I hope everything is ok with you.

pulltab · 07-13-2006, 03:42 PM

Thats good im glad they are harmless. once I had a mole removed, it came back as normal.

The spots I have are like little flecks.. the size of a hair follicle or a needle point.. very tiny. You can't see them unless you look really hard.

I have no idea.. I'll ask my family doctor at my next appointment though. Does anyone on here know what it could be?