Medically reviewed by Susan Bard, MD Key Takeaways Some red spots on the skin can be harmless, while others may require medical attention. Conditions like heat rash, cherry angiomas, lichen planus, ...

A 62-year-old man visited his doctor about rough, scaly spots on his chest, arms, and hands. The spots had been present for some months but lately they had become more red and inflamed. The patient ...

Red spots on the skin can be alarming, especially when they appear suddenly or without explanation. While many of these spots are harmless, others may be signs of an underlying health condition.