Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD Red spots on the skin can appear for a variety of reasons, ranging from harmless to ...

Red spots on the skin can be alarming, especially when they appear suddenly or without explanation. While many of these spots are harmless, others may be signs of an underlying health condition.

The U.S. is dealing with a measles outbreak, including one in New Jersey and new cases in New York City. See what the measles look like here.