Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MD Key Takeaways Petechiae are tiny red or purple dots that don't turn white when you press on them.Petechiae can be caused by infections, certain medications, ...

An expert explains how to tell the difference between a spot that's probably harmless versus something you should get checked ...

Let’s face it, any kind of flare-up – from acne to eczema – is frustrating. But, when your complexion concern is general red spots, with no immediately obvious cause, it can be incredibly annoying.

An athletic student was in for a shocking surprise when she found frecklelike spots suddenly appearing on her skin — and soon discovered she had blood cancer. Iowa resident Helaina Hillyard, 20, first ...

A 39-year-old woman presents to her community hospital concerned about tiny blood spots that cover most of her body. She explains that she has had muscle aches and has been feeling fatigued for the ...

A 19-year-old thought the tiny red spots on her body were a harmless rash. She had a blood disorder that can cause deadly brain bleeds. A woman who noticed a strange rash over her body had a blood ...