As with most conditions, red spots on skin can be attributed to many different causes, but the only way to know for sure is of course to see your doctor or health care professional, or a dermatologist. However, we will take a look at the possible causes of red spots on the skin, and discuss treatment options.
If the spots are the size of pin pricks, bright red in color, and do not itch but are just present and are causing no problems, they could be something called cherry angiomas, which are a skin growth, noncancerous, which is made up of clusters of blood capillaries which form on the surface of the skin, hence the bright red color. These can occur anywhere on the body, but generally appear on the trunk of the body. They can pop up on people of any age, but are more common in those over 30 years old, and appear more widespread as people age. They can occur in people of any race, male or female.
It is not known why some people develop cherry angioma, and since they do not cause any severe health issues, not a great deal of research has been carried out on them. The most serious cases occur when the red spots on the skin bleed easily which they do when they are cherry angiomas, due to the blood vessels being so close to the surface. In these cases treatment may be necessary.
Cherry angiomas are generally small, from about pin head size to a quarter of an inch in diameter or even larger, and they can be smooth, or can bulge out from the skin a little forming a dome. They are easily diagnosed by the medical professionals, and if necessary, a skin biopsy can confirm this diagnosis.
Treatment is not usually needed for cherry angiomas, however if they bleed regularly or are unattractive, then they can be removed by cauterizing (burning), freezing, lasering or by shave excision, and there is not usually any scarring left by treatment, but if you are considering any of these treatments, you should check with your doctor first about the risks in your particular case.
Cherry angiomas which are also called Campbell De Morgan spots or Senile angiomas ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cherry_hemangioma) do not usually cause complications, but if they should bleed excessively, or change color, or if they cause you psychological distress, then you should see your health care provider about them.
Now if the red spots on skin are itchy, and look more like a rash, then something else may be causing them, like an allergic reaction to something, or a disease known for causing rashes like chickenpox or measles, but these are covered elsewhere in this site.
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