If you spot these red dots on your skin, you had better know what they mean

  • Bleeding beneath the skin linked to aging skin (senile purpura), medications, low platelets, or vessel inflammation.

  • When to see a doctor: If they appear suddenly without a known cause, cover a large area, or come with bleeding gums and joint pain.

9. Spider Angiomas

  • What they look like: A bright central red dot with fine red lines radiating outward like spider legs. They do blanch when pressed.

  • What they are: Dilated blood vessels caused by sun damage, hormones, or rosacea.

  • When to see a doctor: A single spider angioma is

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