Sudden increase of red spots on skin (cherry hemangiomas/petechiae)???

[DanX]

Hi!
I am concerned. I have had a few of these red spots before but in the past weeks or maybe also longer I notice that I have gotten plenty fresh red dots! The news ones are all small and have a diameter of maybe 1mm. I also have a few older ones which are bigger and also elevated but the most ones are small and even. I'm concerned. What does this mean? I showed this to my private doctor and he said it's nothing to worry about but when you're getting more and more of these then it's most likely not a good sign.

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[LL84]

Hi,
You know I just had a baby three months ago. I am breastfeeding, and my son is always hungry. Because I was breastfeeding him so much my body became estrogen depleted. I started experiencing menapause-like symptoms. Vaginal dryness, extreme hot flashes, numerous cherry angiomas (new ones every day), itchy dry skin, sun spots, and new moles. These were all signs of extreme hormonal fluctuations.
Maybe you are premenapausal, or going through some serious hormonal changes. Hormones can be toxic. I experienced some serious postpartum depression.

[Vanessa Lacuesta]

Hi.

Yes. It is best to be evaluated early on this. This may be something that does not require further evaluation. However, the differentials may include conditions that may require immediate intervention. Since, we have been talking about hematologic conditions as one of the differentials, you may ask your internist with regards to this during your consult.

Keep us posted with regards to your progress.

[DanX]

Hi Venssa,
I will get a blood work done. I already asked my internist but he didn't know much about it.

[Vanessa Lacuesta]

Hi.

Cherry angiomas are usually associated with those in the older age group about 40 and above. Although cherry angioma is still a differential, other skin conditions have to be considered. An internist may be the best person to help you. A complete medical history and physical examination are necessary to help rule out any underlying condition like hematologic or blood disorders .

[DanX]

Hi Vanessa! I am 26.
I have no other symptoms. I have always had some of them but now I am finding new ones at different areas of the body and this concerns me because I don't know why they are suddenly developing.
I am not aware of any coagulation problems but I will get a blood test. I wonder why my PD did not know much about it. I think he didn't even know what these dots are.

[Vanessa Lacuesta]

Hi.

Based on the images you have posted they seemed like cherry angiomas."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."

Source:http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/infectiousdiseases/Cherry-angioma.htm

How old are you?

Cherry angiomas are vascular in nature and if this is your case, it is best to avoid any injuries on the affected areas. I know that you are bothered about this but cherry angiomas are benign and no further intervention is usually necessary.

You may ask your physician if assessment of bleeding and coagulation parameters are essential at this point just to rule out blood disorders. Poor coagulation may also cause rash and reddish patches or blotches on the skin.

Do you have any other associated symptoms like fever, flulike symptoms or abdominal pain?