Red spots on the skin can appear for a variety of reasons, ranging from harmless to potentially serious conditions. They can be caused by simple irritants like dermatitis, infections such as ringworm, ...

A 19-year-old thought the tiny red spots on her body were a harmless rash. She had a blood disorder that can cause deadly brain bleeds. A woman who noticed a strange rash over her body had a blood ...

Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH, is a health writer. She has over a decade of experience as a registered nurse, practicing in a variety of fields, such as pediatrics, oncology, chronic pain, and public health ...

When a blotchy red rash pops up on your skin, it's not easy to know exactly what the cause is. With thousands of skin diseases to choose from, deciphering your skin can be a challenge. But with skin ...

Spider veins or tiny red spots on the skin Small, web-like red veins appearing on the upper chest, face, or arms, medically called spider angiomas, often suggest liver stress. These occur due to ...

Many of us have those frustrating tiny white bumps clustered around the eyes, cheeks or nose that won't budge no matter how much we cleanse or exfoliate. Often mistaken for whiteheads or clogged pores ...

A woman who noticed a strange rash over her body had a blood disorder that can cause brain bleeds. Juliana Pascarella has ITP, characterized by low levels of the cells that clot to stop bleeding. When ...

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