what are these red dry spots on my legs?
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Eczema (atopic dermatitis) If the red spots combine in patches and itch like crazy, you may have eczema. Eczema, or atopic dermatitis, is a common skin condition. Eczema may be dry and scaly, or it can blister and ooze a clear fluid.
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Hives are red raised bumps or welts on the skin. Hives (or urticaria ) is a common skin reaction to something like an allergen (a substance that causes allergies). The spots can appear anywhere on the body and can look like tiny little spots, blotches, or large connected bumps.
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['Sun spots. Sun spots, also called age spots and liver spots, are flat spots on your skin caused by years of sun exposure. ... ', 'Gaunt hands. ... ', 'Inflammation or hyperpigmentation along chest. ... ', 'Dry or itchy skin. ... ', 'Wrinkles or sagging. ... ', 'Hair loss.']
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You might also find them inside your mouth or on your eyelids. These pinpoint spots can be a sign of many different conditions — some minor, others serious. They can also appear as a reaction to certain medications. Though petechiae look like a rash, they're actually caused by bleeding under the skin.
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According to Joanna Vargas, dry skin on your legs can be caused by a number of things like sun exposure, lack of exfoliation, dry weather, and even airplane travel. Too-hot showers or scented lotions (which usually contain alcohol) can also dry out your skin.
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Shin Spots (Diabetic Dermopathy) These can look like simple age spots. But they're not. High blood sugar from diabetes damages small blood vessels and causes these brownish patches. These roundish, rough spots often appear on your shins.
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Shiny legs syndrome is often caused by stretching of the skin, which might be related to pooling of fluid in the lower extremities. Because chronic congestive heart failure leads to such an accumulation, shiny legs may be a sign of a heart disorder.
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The official medical term is keratosis pilaris, and those black seed-like dots are actually open pores harboring oil, dirt, or bacteria after shaving, Debra Jaliman, MD, a dermatologist based in New York City, tells Health. Although they're harmless, strawberry legs are, unfortunately, pretty common.
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It's rare, but people with diabetes can see blisters suddenly appear on their skin. You may see a large blister, a group of blisters, or both. The blisters tend to form on the hands, feet, legs, or forearms and look like the blisters that appear after a serious burn.
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Rashes: When RA-related inflammation of the blood vessels (called vasculitis) affects the skin, a rash of small red dots is the result. In more severe cases, vasculitis can cause skin ulcers on the legs or under the nails. Controlling the rash or ulcers requires controlling the underlying inflammation.
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Strawberry legs occur when enlarged pores or hair follicles trap dead skin, oil, and bacteria. A person often experiences strawberry legs following shaving. Other skin conditions that can cause strawberry legs include clogged pores, folliculitis, dry skin, and keratosis pilaris.
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Psoriasis. Psoriasis is an autoimmune disorder that causes dry, red patches with a covering of silvery scales to form around a person's trunk and major joints. Psoriasis scales can also develop on the scalp, and they can often be itchy.
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Atopic dermatitis can cause small, red bumps, which can be very itchy. When scratched, the bumps may leak fluid and crust over. Atopic dermatitis most often occurs where your skin flexes — inside the elbows, behind the knees and in front of the neck.
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Erythema nodosum is a skin condition characterised by red and tender lumps, most commonly on the shins. The characteristic lumps are collections of immune cells clustered in pockets within the subcutaneous (deepest) layer of the skin.
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People with diabetes may experience greater loss of fluid from the body due to high blood glucose levels, which can cause dry skin on the legs, elbows, feet and other areas of the body. If dry skin becomes cracked, germs can get into these areas and cause infection, meaning that taking care of the skin is essential.
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Hot spots, also called acute moist dermatitis, are small areas that appear red, irritated, and inflamed. They are most commonly found on a dog's head, hips, or chest, and often feel hot to the touch.