Dealing With Small Red Bumps on Your Body? Doctors Weigh In on When to Worry
When it comes to small red bumps springing up on your body, there are many possible culprits. If you’ve been diagnosed with a certain medical condition, such as psoriasis or eczema , you may already know what’s causing the red bumps or rash on your skin. If you have acne , you’re probably all too aware of that, too. But there are other reasons that you may have some small red bumps on your body, and you may not even know what they are. “So much depends on the distribution,” says Amy Kassouf, MD , a dermatologist with the Cleveland Clinic. “If you’ve got all-over little red bumps, it’s going to be very different from just one or two.” Plus, you have to consider the location of the bumps, as well as factors like itchiness and pain. That information can help your doctor determine the most likely cause—as well as recommend treatment (if needed). Possible Reasons for Red Bumps What can you blame for your small red bumps? Here’s a partial list of possible candidates: Insect bites ...