I have very tiny little red dots on my arms, especially the left one; is this a symptom of something?

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I dont see how it's possible that it could be those little red bugs because I havent spent any time outside lately

I have been very sensitive to light for a couple of years; I become more tired if I dont stay in a dark room, and though I dont have a fever, the inside of my head has felt very very hot at times; cant measure it with a thermometer though because the fever does not extend below my brain

Artificial light does not cause more fatigue but sunlight does

I had all the required vaccines, including a booster at I think 14, and I've had chickenpox already, when I was 5 or 6

I am sure I dont have a fever right now;it doesnt itch and it isnt irritated or inflamed and the bumps are not raised, they are flat with my skin. I live in Northern Alabama.I have had a strange taste in my mouth after having some Cola a month or more ago; there are some mosquitos here.Have not known of anyone with these red dots on their skin.Not aware of any allergy but recently have become Kosher sensitive and feel I may have gotten it from bathing. I havent done anything really lately except be on the computer and watch tv;I have been spending a lot of time resting in bed and other sedentary actv. for last 3yrsyou eat anything prior to the rash? what are body parts are involved other than your left arm? is the right arm also involved? are the red dots confined only to your arms? how about the trunk? these questions are important to diagnose what you have... =)

it's either you're having a hypersensitivity reaction (a mere allergic reaction) or your exposed to an infection...

Had my mother check and it's on my back and neck also but not my stomach. is the right arm also involved? It is not on my right arm as much as the left.

The dots are very very tiny and are bright/dark red, almost impossible to see, not pink at all. I recenty quit smoking and the most recent cigarettes seemed full of lots of additives of various kinds . . .. intuitively it seems like it might be some strange less serious version of malaria

I see very few on my legs, like maybe only 3 or 4 but I'm not very flexible; but the ones on my legs are very slightly raised and are a brighter color. It's interesting about it being a possible post-viral infection because I have been 'chronically' fatigued for 3 yrs and only in the past week have been feeling consistently better (but also have stayed out of the sun at least 90% of the time, in a room with the sunlight at least 99% blocked out. Strangest possibility is the weird tasting soda and cigarettes with very strange additives

Wondering if it could be hair follicles that have closed up for some reason

No change in the spots-they are the same as several days ago; they dont disappear when I press on them, they are 'lodged' in the skin. I have been bitten by spiders, but I never see what kind because it's always when I'm sleeping; one recently where my ankle became swollen, and also recently a very bad ant bite that caused my foot/ankle to swell.

No change in the spots-they are the same as several days ago; they dont disappear when I press on them, they are 'lodged' in the skin. I have been bitten by spiders, but I never see what kind because it's always when I'm sleeping; one recently where my ankle became swollen, and also recently a very bad ant bite that caused my foot/ankle to swell.

Answer 1

"Petechiae (say "pet-TEA-key-eye") are tiny, flat red or purple spots in the skin or lining of the mouth caused by abnormal bleeding in small blood vessels that have broken close to the skin or the surface of a mucous membrane. Petechiae appear rapidly over hours. * Petechiae spots are from pinpoint- to pinhead-sized. They are different from tiny, flat red spots or birthmarks (hemangiomas) that are present all the time.
* They may spread over a large area of the body.
* They do not itch like many rashes.
* They do not turn white (blanch) when you press on them.

Petechiae that develop quickly over a short period of time (a few hours) may mean the person has a serious infection or lack of blood platelets (part of the body's defense against bleeding) that requires immediate medical treatment.

Many people have tiny, flat red spots (hemangiomas) that are present all the time. If they have been present for a while, these spots are not a concern.

If new red or purple spots develop rapidly over hours, this may indicate a serious condition (such as the blood not clotting normally) requiring immediate medical treatment.

In rare cases, the bite of a brown recluse spider can cause this type of reaction."

Answer 2

It sounds like a rash of some sort. Does it itch? Sometimes red areas like this is also a sign of dryness, but it sounds more like a rash of some sort. I don't know what little red bugs you are talking about. Try cleaning your arms really well and applying a lotion on it if it is dry. You could try a hydrocortizone cream if it is itchy and if it doesn't go away, see your doctor. They do have lotions for itchy skin to help calm it down. Gold Bond an one with oatmeal in it.

No, it isn't measles. As the girls says above. What are the symptoms of measles?
Measles symptoms generally appear in two stages. In the first stage, the individual may have a runny nose, cough and a slight fever. The eyes may become reddened and sensitive to light while the fever consistently rises each day. The second stage begins on the third to seventh day and consists of a temperature of 103-105 degrees Fahrenheit and a red blotchy rash lasting four to seven days. The rash usually begins on the face and then spreads over the entire body. Koplik spots (little white spots) may also appear on the gums and inside of the cheeks.

Answer 3

I normally don't like to cut and paste, but the information below is quite succinct. If this doesn't sound like you, then you may want to have a doctor test you for Lupus.

"Polymorphic light eruption (PMLE) is a common form of photosensitivity affecting young adult women. The name polymorphic refers to the fact that the rash can take many forms, although in one individual it usually looks the same every time it appears.

Most often there are crops of small irritable pink or red bumps on the arms. Other areas may be involved, particularly the chest and lower legs, but the face is usually spared.

PMLE may recur each spring, provoked by being outside for several hours on a sunny day. If further sun exposure is avoided, the rash settles in a few days. It may or may not recur next time the sun shines on the skin.

In most individuals there is a hardening as the summer progresses and more sun can be tolerated without a rash appearing. However, this does not always occur, and some very sensitive individuals even develop PMLE in the winter.

Besides careful sun protection, PMLE may need treatment with topical or oral steroids or an antimalarial drug. A course of ultraviolet radiation in early spring may harden the skin preventing the rash arising as a result of natural sun exposure."

Answer 4

Red Dots On Arms

Answer 5

Are you an international super spy? If so the red dots could be the laser sights of a sniper teams all trained on you. Seriously;
it could be a simple allergic rash or it could be a serious illness. See your MD or go to the ER. Better safe than sorry.

When describing the rash to the MD on the phone:

1. Is it flat or raised (can you feel any bumps.)
2. What color is the skin, color of bumps
3. Is it blanchable (does the color go away when you press on it)
4. What size are the lesions (if any) <1mm, 3mm etc
5. Is the rash moist or dry, flaky, crusted over, lacy,pimply,pustule, welt
6 How is it distributed (scalp, hands and feet, knees)
7. Sensation (burning, itchy, painful)

IE: a non-raised blanchable red rash on my upper arms that feels warm and is tender to the touch.

a raised nonblanchable moist silvery rash with 1mm red pinpoint lesions on my face that doesn't hurt, but itches a little
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***Life threatening- minutes can mean the difference between life and death ***
1. nonraised, nonblanchable purple blotches all over my body
OR
2. tiny red pinpoint dots spreading all over my body (not just in a well defined area)

Answer 6

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The red dots are called petechiae and they are caused by blood leaking from capillaries in the skin. If you husband has had a fever along with this you need to get to an ER. Petechiae and fever are symptoms that should get immediate medical care. Toxic shock presents itself as a rash after having a fever of 102 F or more. Otherwise, If you husband has not had a fever, the likely causes are less worrisome. Petechiae are commonly caused by strep throat, and sometimes caused by colds. If the petechiae do not disappear in a few days, or if the bleeding gets worse, there is another condition called idiopathic thrombocytopenia (ITP) that sometimes develops following a cold or flu. With ITP, the immune system gets kicked into overdrive, and it starts attacking platelets in the blood. Its too soon to worry about this - i am mentioning it just in case things haven't cleared up within a week.

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I have very tiny little red dots on my arms, especially the left one; is this a symptom of something?
I dont see how it's possible that it could be those little red bugs because I havent spent any time outside lately

Answer 8

do you have fever? check it just incase. what are your other signs and symptoms? where do you live? do you know of an epidemic or pandemic in your area that involves fever and rash? have you been to a place infested or has many mosquitoes? were you exposed to any person with the same signs and symptoms? are you allergic to anything? what was your activity prior to the rash you have? did you eat anything prior to the rash? what are body parts are involved other than your left arm? is the right arm also involved? are the red dots confined only to your arms? how about the trunk? these questions are important to diagnose what you have... =)

it's either you're having a hypersensitivity reaction (a mere allergic reaction) or your exposed to an infection...

Answer 9

I am actually allergic to pennicilin and Zithromax. I had a really hard time convincing the dr. because they adamently told me that it is really hard to be allergic to the zinthromax. While I was taking it I had my skin turn slightly yellow and found out later that it was poisoning my liver. After a few days on it I started to get a rash tat started on lower stomach and spread over arms etc. It looked like tiny pin-prick red marks like someone stuck me all over with little needles. I didnt feel itchy or weird but I got worried seeing them. I went to the dr. and they told me that it was a reaction to the Zithromax and that after the 10 day time period that antibiotics stay in the system I should be fine. I think you dont have to worry but he shouldnt really be taking antibiotics without prescription. It can damage the liver and cause oter uncomfortable side effects. Also antibiotics have to be taken for the full 7 days or have adverse reactions on the body. he should just eat well, rest and wait until Tuesday.

Answer 10

its possible it could be a reaction such as itp (idiopathic thromocytopenic purpura). Usually occurs post-viral infection.

Tiny red spots would mean blood in the skin because a low number of platelet counts perhaps. ITP usually has tiny red dots on the skin that form into clusters called petechiae.