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What Causes Dry Red Spots On Legs, Arms, Back And Stomach?

I recently started getting small, red, dry spots on my skin. they have popped up all over, my legs, arms, back, stomach... its not a specific area. I ve also had dry flakey skin on my face, on either sides of my face, only under my bottom lip onto my chin, on both sides, but only there, not on my chin. I dont have health insurance so i havent been to a Dr, but am sort of getting concerned the more spots that are showing up.
posted on Fri, 27 Nov 2015
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Hi,
welcome to health care magic,

This kinds of red spots on legs,arms,back side and stomach could be allergic urticaria or dermatitis but they can be exactly commented only after careful visual inspection at the lesion.

So,It would be better if you can see some nearby doctor as I can understand that you do not have health insurance but without proper examination,it is very difficult to diagnose and the treatment depends on our diagnosis.

Therefore,It would be advisable to see local doctor (if dermatologist appointment is not feasible) or some local GP who can inspect the red spots and can make a diagnosis clear.

Treatment will be started after the final conclusion.Meanwhile you can take over the counter anti-allergic medications like benadryl 50 mg or levo-cetrizine 10 mg.

Hope this information will help.

Regards,
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What Causes Dry Red Spots On Legs, Arms, Back And Stomach?

Hi, welcome to health care magic, This kinds of red spots on legs,arms,back side and stomach could be allergic urticaria or dermatitis but they can be exactly commented only after careful visual inspection at the lesion. So,It would be better if you can see some nearby doctor as I can understand that you do not have health insurance but without proper examination,it is very difficult to diagnose and the treatment depends on our diagnosis. Therefore,It would be advisable to see local doctor (if dermatologist appointment is not feasible) or some local GP who can inspect the red spots and can make a diagnosis clear. Treatment will be started after the final conclusion.Meanwhile you can take over the counter anti-allergic medications like benadryl 50 mg or levo-cetrizine 10 mg. Hope this information will help. Regards,