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.

"Because the skin doesn't exfoliate normally, the excess keratin blocks the pores, which results in tiny bumps," says Dr. Jaliman. “Cherry angiomas are harmless red bumps that can develop ...