Well lately I've notice that small red
dots have been forming on my
chest/arms/shoulders. I read about it and
there wasn't much about it. All I could
find was that it has to do with blood
vessels forming those dots. I figured
maybe it's my extremely high blood
pressure but I'm not sure. I was wondering
how to get rid of them. I can only figure
it has to do with my blood pressure
because my brother and I drink a lot of
soda and he has some of the red dots but
not as much as me. They disappear when you
apply pressure/rub them. Please help me.
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rooted
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Posted: 12-19-07 11:32am
Are these red dots raised, or below the
surface of the skin?
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irishboy1989
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Posted: 12-21-07 13:32pm
they look to be just on top of the skin
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young Girl
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Posted: 12-21-07 13:37pm
sun spots maybe?
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irishboy1989
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Posted: 12-23-07 00:29am
sorry no they aren't sun spots
i know for a fact they aren't
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yogahoneybunny
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Posted: 01-11-08 03:25am
I'd suggest seeing a dermatologist, who
would know more about this than we might.
Sure, food can cause allergic reactions on
the skin, but you might also be hosting
parasites or have a skin infection.
Rather than suppose, get it diagnosed!
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mumakezto4
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Petechiae Posted: 01-13-08 14:21pm
Bleeding under the skin can occur from
broken blood vessels that form tiny
pinpoint red dots (called petechiae)
A petechia, (plural Petechiae) refers to a
small red or purple pin point dot on the
body, due to broken capillary blood
vessels. Events that cause an increase in
pressure, such as coughing or vomiting can
cause petechiae around the face or eyes.
Minor trauma is another common cause of
petechiae. In general, petechiae are
commonly seen and usually of no concern
Petechiae are commonly found within the
population, due to events that occur every
day and from minor trauma. However, they
are more commonly found in patients with
underlying disorders involving the
platelets - a cell which helps us stop
bleeding when we are cut, and also in
patients with problems with coagulation
factors (substances in the blood which
help change blood from a liquid to solid
state). The presence of petechiae usually
warrants further investigation if no
readily identifiable cause is present.
They may be more commonly found in the
elderly and in children, due to conditions
such as injury, trauma, aging skin and
from bacterial infections affecting the
body.
hope this helps
K x
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samanda99
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Posted: 01-14-08 01:43am
I think you better visit a doctor. Blood
pressure seems like a coz but its no use
guessing like this.
