tiny raised red bumps

I've had this issue or non-issue for as long as i remember and never really paid much attention to them as it never affected my life.  I get these single raised, sometimes flush and not raised, red bumps appearing anywhere on my body, I usually notice them on my arms and even unnoticeable.  At the moment i could probably count with my fingers how many I have on my arms.  They don't appear in clusters, just a single tiny spot/dot.  I've attached some photographs to give a visual.  Anyone know what this is?

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[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
They can be irritated hair follicles or folliculitis. Folliculitis starts when hair follicles are damaged by friction from clothing or blockage of the follicle.
Please keep the area clean and apply some topical antiseptics. Also wear loose-fitting cotton clothing and use an antibacterial soap or mild soap like dove. Avoid any kind of cosmetics and do not pop the pimples. Topical antibiotics such as mupirocin or neomycin containing ointment are also useful. In case the symptoms persist then oral antibiotics may be needed. Please consult a dermatologist in that case.

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 dermatologist. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.