What does it mean when red spots appear on the body?
Disease description:
I’ve noticed many small red spots appearing on my body over the past two days. What could be causing these red spots?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Gan Liqiang
The appearance of red spots on the body depends on associated symptoms. If small red spots are accompanied by localized itching, this is typically attributed to a skin allergy—such as urticaria, eczema, or other allergic dermatoses. If the red spots are confined to a specific area, they may result from mosquito or insect bites. If the small red spots lack significant itching and do not blanch upon pressure, this suggests allergic purpura.
