Don’t underestimate small red spots on your arm – they could be an important signal🚨🫀

You’re going about your daily business and suddenly you notice them: tiny red dots on your skin. They don’t itch. They don’t hurt. They’re easy to ignore.
But what if these discreet marks aren’t just an anomaly, but a warning from your body?

Some red spots are completely harmless, but others pose a risk of more serious diseases: impaired liver function, blood diseases, vitamin deficiencies or even autoimmune processes.

Below, we’ll look at the most common causes of small red spots on the skin and when it’s time to stop ignoring them.

What are these little red spots?

The most common formations on the arms, legs or torso are:

• Petechiae  – localized red, purple, or brown spots caused by broken capillaries;  they do not disappear  with pressure.

• Red (cherry) angiomas  – bright red, dome-shaped bumps formed from clusters of blood vessels.

• Purpura  – larger red or purple spots due to bleeding under the skin.

Although red angiomas are usually harmless and age-related, petechiae and purpura often signal something more serious, especially if they multiply rapidly or appear without visible trauma.