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I need some answers. Important!!!

I have had these red patches on my arm pit area, under breasts and few other places for a year now. I cant go see a doctor right now for lack of funds. I'm getting worried. They used to be really small and now they are huge. They are very soft and maybe a little raised other than that i don't feel them. Can someone please just tell me what exactly they are? thank you( the white thing is something i had to block out due to improper image).
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anyone????????//
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I dont think they are that because they don't  protrude at all. Sometimes they feel a little bit raised. But other than that they are flat and very silky smooth.
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Hi,

This seems to be cherry angiomas, from the description that you give, though nothing can be said with surety without having a look at the lesions.
Cherry angiomas are benign , fairly common skin growths that vary in size. They can occur almost anywhere on the body but usually develop on the trunk.

They are most common after age 40. The cause is unknown. Although painless and harmless, cherry angiomas may bleed profusely if injured.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cherry_angioma

Cherry angiomas generally do not need to be treated. If they are cosmetically displeasing or prone to bleeding, angiomas may be removed by surgery, freezing (cryotherapy ), burning (electrosurgery/cautery), or laser.

Let us know if you need any other information.

Regards.
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Any help?
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