Skin redness?

I have red spots on my left and right arms that are in a blotch there and then spread out over the bottom of my forearm. Just imagine if you had pepper and it was red and sprinkled it on my arm, that is what it looks like. I also have a small patch on my earlobe and some on my belly and pelvic area. It just looks like I have been peppered with red little spots. I have no pain from it, I just wonder what to do to get rid of it?

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
I cannot confirm anything without examinaytion but it can be dermatitis or petechiael spots. Petechiae are pinpoint-sized red dots under the surface of the skin. They are common after skin trauma and viral infections. They should go away in a few days. But if they persist then please consult a physician and get other causes ruled out which include allergic reaction, autoimmune diseases, thrombocytopenia, ITP or leukemias.

My sincere advice is to get it examined from a dermatologist. It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.