Small Red Dots on Skin

Wondering, what are small red dots on skin which are harmless and which need medical attention? Are you wondering whether the skin condition you got, is a serious one? Here, is a list of the various disorders that show such symptoms...

There are certain conditions that show small red dots, which go on their own, like mosquito bites, and some serious conditions which need immediate medical help, like measles. Here, are the symptoms and measures one needs to take for treating these skin disorders:

Acne
Acne occurs mostly during teen years, and starts to fade away by 25 years of age. In acne, one mostly gets small red or white dots on skin. Acne occurs due to bacterial infection, and a reddish pimple or a blackhead are its symptoms. With topical applications of gels, and a proper diet one can get rid of acne.

Allergic Reactions
Allergies can be caused by anything, like certain weather or food. But, mostly it is caused due to pollens or grains. If you have small red dots or rashes on skin, it is possible that you must have got it due to an allergen.

Boils
So, what causes small red dots which look like boils? Boils mostly occur due to heat, and can develop on any skin area. Boils can be small red dots, or yellowish-pinkish bumps with pus. Usually they go on their own, and sometimes when they grow big, they need to be drained.

Cherry Angioma
Cherry angioma are one of the bumps on skin that don't itch, which occur at any age and are red or purple in color and have a dome shape. They are not harmful in most cases, but if you observe the occurrence of such bumps frequently, consult a doctor.

Hives
Hives usually occurs in children due to food allergies, in which a person gets small red dots, which itch. Hives develop on skin as single red dots or as dots in groups. Antihistamines are used to treat this condition.

Insect Bites
Insect bites are not harmful, and are usually caused by mosquitoes and ants. The itchy spots due to insect bites, go away on their own after some hours. However, if the symptoms start to become worse, seek medical care.

Measles
Measles affects a person after, 10-12 days of the infection and gives a person a rash or small red dots, which start on the face and eventually spread to the whole body. Seek immediate medical help if you have symptoms of measles.

Scabies
In scabies, a person develops small red dots or rashes on skin, which itch a lot. And, the bumps first develop on the insides of fingers, or on the skin of the hand, so seek medical help if you see such symptoms. Creams and medicines for the treatment.

Shingles
In shingles a person develops itchy spots, as the later symptoms. The early signs of shingles are pain and itching, burning or tingling sensation on a body part. If you have similar symptoms, you need to seek medical treatment.

Sun Allergies
A person can develop small red dots on the skin after sun exposure. The common types of sun allergies are solar urticaria, polymorphous light eruption (PMLE), and actinic prurigo (hereditary PMLE).

Syphilis
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease (STD). It is difficult to identify syphilis as it shows symptoms similar to other skin conditions. In the primary stage, the symptoms are a sore on the genitals, and in the second stage a person develops small dots which don't itch. Seek immediate medical help, if you are showing signs of syphilis.

It is advisable that you seek medical help for the skin disorder. As, there is a possibility that the red dots can be a serious condition.