11 Reasons Why You Have Red Dots On Your Skin

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8. Blood Spots (Purpura)

Senile purpura on an arm of an Asian elderly woman.

Blood spots, AKA purpura, occur when small blood vessels burst under your skin, resulting in red or purple patches. While they aren’t always an indicator of a more serious condition, if it’s widespread there may be underlying issues that require a medical evaluation.

9. Ringworm (Tinea Corporis)

Closeup of ringworm infection or Tinea corporis on skin isolated on white background, Dermatophytosis on skin isolated

Ringworm, a fungal infection, manifests as red, circular rashes with raised edges (like a ring!). Highly contagious and super popular with the cool kids these days, it can spread via skin-to-skin contact or by touching contaminated objects. Antifungal treatments are usually effective in clearing it up.

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