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I Have Non-raised, Non-itchy Red Dots All Over My Arms

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Posted on Fri, 18 Oct 2019
Question: i have non-raised, non-itchy red dots all over my arms and legs for more than 10 years. they look like red freckles. what are they from? im just curious. i have had blood work and i have normal platelets and hbg/hct.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (43 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Freckles

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have gone through your query and noted your concern.

Yes, they are freckles and they form due to chronic/ cumulative sun exposure over the years leading to increased melanin production. They are more common in fair skinned individuals. Though, freckles are themselves benign, they are a predictor of increased risk of skin cancers like squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma.

Hope I have answered your query..Let me know if you need any more assistance.
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (22 minutes later)
Freckles can be red?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (10 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Freckles

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Freckles can be red/tan/ light brown/ brown or dark brown in color. Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (22 hours later)
the red dots are also on my breasts and stomach. places i dont expose to the sun. is there anything else they could be? are you sure they are freckles?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (18 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Regarding red, flat spots on body

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Good morning.
Another possibility is that they could be cherry angioma which are of vascular origin and present diffusely throughout the body. They can be flat or slightly raised. I suggest if you can upload a few high resolution images or perhaps consider a skin biopsy for a definitive diagnosis.
Take care.
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation

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I Have Non-raised, Non-itchy Red Dots All Over My Arms

Brief Answer: Freckles Detailed Answer: Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have gone through your query and noted your concern. Yes, they are freckles and they form due to chronic/ cumulative sun exposure over the years leading to increased melanin production. They are more common in fair skinned individuals. Though, freckles are themselves benign, they are a predictor of increased risk of skin cancers like squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma. Hope I have answered your query..Let me know if you need any more assistance.