It can be unsettling to notice red spots on your skin and wonder what could be causing them.
Although it’s easy to draw hasty assumptions, there are many benign and more dangerous causes for these spots.
In order to assist you in understanding what might be going on and when to get treatment, the health experts mentioned below look at five potential causes of red dots on your skin.
“Many causes of dots on the skin are harmless and resolve on their own. Others may need at-home or over-the-counter (OTC) treatment,” according to Medical News Today.
Heat Rash
The health news publication claims that miliaria, also known as heat rash, is a condition that causes skin vesicles, papules, and pustules. Sweat is trapped in the deep layers of the skin when the sweat glands get obstructed.
Keratosis pilaris
Keratosis pilaris (KP) is a common skin condition that causes tiny red, white, or flesh-coloured bumps on the skin, the above health hub also adds.
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
According to Very Well Health, “Red or discoloured spots on the skin are commonly just pimples (acne vulgaris), or inflamed red spots on the face, chest, and upper back. The pimples form when pores become blocked by oil, dead skin cells, and bacteria.”
Pimples (Acne Vulgaris)
The health source above also states that chronic skin problems may be the cause of red or discoloured patches on the skin. For example, atopic dermatitis, often known as eczema, is a common skin condition that typically affects skin folds like the elbows, neck, wrists, behind the knees, or ears. It creates red or multicoloured, itchy, scaly rashes.
Irritants and Allergies
The Health publication claims that “if your skin comes into contact with fabrics or skincare products that irritate your skin, you may experience clusters of bumps and itchy rashes, known as contact dermatitis.”
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