persistent pinhead red spots

Over the last month or so, I've noticed a few (~10) small, red spots at various spots on my body. (One on neck, two on chest, one on leg, etc.) The best description of the visual appearance is that they are uniform in size, symmetrical, and resemble tiny blood blisters (but more red than blisters I've gotten in the past).  They appear to be quite persistent -- I haven't noticed any change after the initial appearance.  There is no discomfort/itching -- I only know they are present because of their visual appearance.

I'm fair-skinned and have noticed over the last 6-12 months the formation of a few, isolated, small spider veins.  Neither of these conditions bother me cosmetically, but could they be related?  I'm a little surprised I would be developing these veins now (I'm 26), but perhaps it is not that unusual.  Not too concerned, just curious.

[Alan Rockoff, MD]

More than likely they are cherry angiomas, benign collections of blood vessels.  These start appearing during the 20's and beyond, primarily on the chest and back, but sometimes on the arms.  They have no medical significance.  They're easy to remove, but hardly anyone does.

Show your doctor next time you go.

Take care.

Dr. Rockoff

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