Small red dots on body - Skin Problems Message Board

Bin_man · 09-28-2008, 08:37 AM

Hey everyone, I noticed recently that I have small red dots on parts of my body - mainly my arms, chest, and stomach.

They're tiny, like pinpricks. I have maybe 100 overall, but they're not very noticeable since they're so small - it's not something people comment upon.

But it's still unusual, so I was wondering if anybody knew what they were? I have no other symptoms with them, no itchiness or anything like that, they're just...there. Do you have any ideas?

AuntieLeela · 09-29-2008, 10:42 AM

Might be cherry angiomas (red freckles) which are harmless or petechiae tiny pinpoint bleeds under the skin which need to be evaluated by a dermatologist.

I have both, cherry angiomas because they run in my family and petechiae from long term rheumatoid arthritis. There are dozens of different disorders that can cause pinpoint bleeding.

hollygirl05 · 10-13-2008, 10:25 PM

Hi, I have them too and so does my mom. I guess they run in families too. not sure what they are though