Medically reviewed by Soma Mandal, MD With petechiae, you may notice tiny red, purple, or brown spots that occur when ...

Red dots may appear on your skin for various reasons, including acne, autoimmune conditions, insect bites, and viruses. They may stick around temporarily or pop up consistently on your skin. A ...

A person may notice pinpoint dots on their skin for a number of reasons, ranging from heat exposure to an infectious disease. The dots may be red, skin-colored, gray, or darker than the person’s skin, ...

Viral skin rashes (also known as viral exanthems) can cause itching, irritation, and pain — and possibly symptoms like fever or fatigue. Unlike allergic rashes, which happen when your immune system ...

Blood blisters are raised bumps or pockets of skin that form to protect an area after injury. They occur when the skin is pinched (as when closing a drawer on your finger or stubbing your toe), and ...

Acne is a skin condition characterized by clogged pores. When pores get clogged, it causes red lesions — which you know as pimples — to form on the face or other areas of the body, especially those ...

Freckles are small spots found on the skin that are typically harmless. They can appear suddenly due to exposure from ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. Freckles are small spots that are ...

Also known as dark spots or age spots, hyperpigmentation has several causes. Two experts reveal how to actually (and safely) get rid of them. These shaded areas are called hyperpigmentation, and they ...