Dermatologists explain what these red marks are and how to treat them.
So you woke up this morning and noticed mysteriouson your skin. First of all, don't panic. Second of all, don't Google it. Okay, obviously you Googled it a little bit because you're here, but fortunately you ended up in the right place. It might be difficult, if not impossible, to self-diagnose this issue because there is a very broad range of conditions that cause the appearance of red spots.
So we talked to a few experts to get the lowdown on what the most common causes of red spots are. Consider this article a helpful jumping-off point before booking an appointment with a dermatologist. Here's a list of some of the top causes of red spots:"Psoriasis is a condition in which the immune system gets angry at the skin, leading to red, scaly plaques," says Joshua Zeichner, director of cosmetic and clinical research in dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City.
Want to get even more specific? "This is a genetic, autoimmune, inflammatory condition in which your skin cells divide too quickly and do not shed quickly enough,” says Tsippora Shainhouse, a board-certified dermatologist in Beverly Hills and a clinical instructor at the University of Southern California. That's what creates the inflamed, scaly plaques.
According to Shainhouse, psoriasis is often associated with psoriatic arthritis, metabolic syndrome, elevated triglycerides, increased risk for heart disease, and obesity. It's not something you want to ignore.Have you noticed rough bumps on your arms, legs, or cheeks? Shainhouse says these are caused by the retention of keratin in the openings of hair follicles and can be exacerbated by dry weather.
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