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_AIDAN_ 05-25-2006 08:09 PM

HELP! LITTLE RED DOTS!
 
Hello everyone!

Help me! I am very very light complected... I'm talking Casper white. I just started tanning yesterday, and this morning, I found lots of little red dots on my legs. They're not bumps, just dots. They're very very tiny, they almost look like freckles... just red. They don't itch and are not irritating at all. And they're ONLY on my legs. What are they?!!

billable 05-25-2006 08:24 PM

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shaving rash?

Leosalon 05-26-2006 07:06 PM

Re: HELP! LITTLE RED DOTS!
 
Are they small, bright red spots under the skin? If so, they are probably Petechiae, which is from bleeding under the skin. It is usually harmless, but should be checked out by a doctor.

mr belvedere 05-26-2006 07:09 PM

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Measles? ... this looks like a job for the tWo!! TWO the tan poles ...

Neon Beach 05-26-2006 07:15 PM

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Don't panic unless there is one on a Cashmere sweater.

billable 05-26-2006 07:31 PM

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http://www.ak101.com/dermnet/dn2/der..._acne_c434.jpgDoes it look anything like this??

Neon Beach 05-26-2006 07:35 PM

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eeeeeeeeeeeeeep

mr belvedere 05-26-2006 08:06 PM

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ohmigosh!! Bill man, you better get that checked out! I've heard of extreme acts like that (punch _ _ _ ..., donkey show, etc), but head buttin' the punani is a little excessive don't you think?

billable 05-26-2006 08:27 PM

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Yeah, don't know what I was thinkin

Engfants Boyfriend 05-26-2006 09:40 PM

Re: HELP! LITTLE RED DOTS!
 
Aidan, first let me apologize for all the joking around above. That was very unprofessional of those people. You came here asking for our help, and they were most cavalier in their responses. Tsk Tsk.

Now, as to your "problem", the good news is that it is less than a 50/50 chance that these 'dots' are AIDS-related. I suspect that they are not. I certainly wouldn't rush to the doctor for a blood-test...at least not yet.

It could be little dots of erythema (sunburn), or, more likely, a heat rash. It doesn't sound like Herpes to me, but then, I'm not a doctor. I couldn't rule out scabies or lice without further information and close-up pictures. There are a number of fungal infections that people can get if their hygiene is...ahem.. questionable. Have you taken a bath or shower in the last month?

Anyway, perhaps if you posted pictures (only if you are over 18 years of age) of your infected/infested/sunburned/diseased legs we could offer further opinion.

I hope this helps!

mr belvedere 05-26-2006 09:49 PM

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Yeah, sorry Aidan. I don't know what got into me. I have a problem. I'm working through it. Thanks for calling me out Mr. Boyfriend sir. This site wouldn't be what it is without you. Keep fighting the good fight and helping the folks. -Belvy

_AIDAN_ 05-27-2006 12:16 PM

Re: HELP! LITTLE RED DOTS!
 
Hey everyone!

First off, I want to thank all of you for posting... no matter if it was an immature post or not. You all still took the time to read my post and post a reply.

Second... I would like to say... THEY WENT AWAY!! :D YAY! I guess it was just a heat rash or something.

They definitely looked NOTHING like any of the pictures you sent. As I said in my beginning post, they look like freckles. Not acne, not herpes, or anything like that.

But thanks again for everything!

billable 05-27-2006 12:59 PM

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Good, I am so relieved.

Glad you are better.


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