Red or discolored spots on the skin can also be blood spots (purpura). These red or purple-colored spots may show up on your skin or inside your mouth in small or large patches.
Several conditions, like vitiligo and fungal infection, can cause a loss of pigmentation, leading to white spots or patches on your skin. White spots, white patches or discoloration on your skin can happen for a variety of reasons — but are they ever a cause for concern?
Lentigines are flat, brown, or black spots that appear on areas frequently exposed to the sun, such as the face, hands, and shoulders. Often referred to as "age spots," "liver spots," or “brown spots,” these spots are a sign of sun damage, especially in older adults.
Tiny red spots on your skin could be a sign of infection, injury, or a medication side effect. Learn what causes petechiae & what to do if you see them on you or your child.
Below you will find 14 possible causes of non-itchy red spots on the skin, along with pictures and treatment options. If you want to know about both itchy and non-itchy red spots and bumps, refer to this article (it includes 38 skin conditions that can cause them).
Based on our extensive experience in examining the skin and making a diagnosis for our patients at Advanced Dermatology of the Midlands, we would like to share with you our “ rank order list” of the top 10 most common benign skin spots including some basic information about them.
The typical red spots that appear on the feet, ankles and lower legs may sometimes spread up to the thighs and even to the trunk. This type of reaction is usually caused by a previous infection or new medication.