What it is: Red dots from inflamed blood vessels

Clue: Come with other symptoms — joint pain, fatigue, fever

Diagnosis: Blood tests (ANA, CRP, ESR)

⚠️ Rare but serious — needs medical evaluation.

10. Medication Side Effects

Drugs that can cause red dots:

Blood thinners (warfarin, aspirin) → petechiae

Antibiotics, NSAIDs → allergic rashes

Chemotherapy → capillary fragility

Action: Review meds with your doctor — don’t stop without advice

11. Serious Blood or Systemic Conditions (Rare)

Leukemia

Petechiae + fatigue, bruising, fever, weight loss

Vasculitis

Red dots + joint pain, nerve problems, organ involvement

Sepsis

Widespread petechiae + high fever, confusion, low blood pressure

✅ These are rare — but if red dots come with severe symptoms, seek emergency care.

🚨 When to See a Doctor

Most red dots are nothing to worry about — but don’t ignore these red flags:

Crème fraîche

✅ Red dots that

do not fade when pressed

Could be petechiae due to low platelet count or infection

✅

It’s spreading