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What Causes A Cluster Of Tiny Red Dots On The Arm?
My sister has tiny red dots in a group on her right arm. They are small and not raised, she says they don t hurt or itch. The skin around it is normal and it doesn t seem to be spreading, they are in a small group they are also just a few inches under her where her elbow bends.
Mon, 17 Feb 2020
Hi,
Dermatologic conditions are hard to discuss without seeing them. Let's assume that syphillis and smallpox are impossible. You normally get a clue about the type of condition: inflammatory/allergy, bugs, infection, other but this one could be in any category from small spider bites to the start of boils or shingles to a very mild reaction to something that touched the area.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist
Dermatologic conditions are hard to discuss without seeing them. Let's assume that syphillis and smallpox are impossible. You normally get a clue about the type of condition: inflammatory/allergy, bugs, infection, other but this one could be in any category from small spider bites to the start of boils or shingles to a very mild reaction to something that touched the area.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist
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