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Red dots on arms - gp?

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Lollyl88 · 21/06/2025 08:40

See picture. I have loads of these tiny red dots on my torso. Should I go to the GP. They seem to have got worse recently. Started noticing them a year ago. They don’t hurt or itch. If they were moles I wouldn’t worry, but they seem to be multiplying. Don’t know whether the sun is making it worse! I’ve also started HRT in the last 3 months? Anybody similar/had these checked out? Don’t want to bother the GP if it’s just aging skin 🤦🏻‍♀️

Red dots on arms - gp?
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Nix32 · 21/06/2025 14:30

I’m covered in them and have been for years. It’s never crossed my mind to get them checked out! They’re just like tiny red freckles. Doctors have seen them (when checking other things) and haven’t commented so I’m assuming they’re nothing to worry about.

Lollyl88 · 21/06/2025 16:08

@Nix32thabks so much. I’m fairly convinced they’re normal - I just seem to have gained an awful lot of them this year!!

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Wiglio · 21/06/2025 16:18

I have a few and asked my GP when I was there for something else.
He said they are Campbell de Morgan’s spots, part of the ageing process 🙁 DM had them so they may run in families.

Ilovemychocolate · 21/06/2025 16:26

Thanks for the post OP…I also have these and I was wondering what they were!

Lollyl88 · 21/06/2025 18:43

@IlovemychocolateGlad I’m not the only one. I’ve never known myself having so many. Dreading hitting 40 next year as it is 😂 If it’s part of the aging process heaven help me 🤣

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Allseeingallknowing · 21/06/2025 18:58

Lollyl88 · 21/06/2025 18:43

@IlovemychocolateGlad I’m not the only one. I’ve never known myself having so many. Dreading hitting 40 next year as it is 😂 If it’s part of the aging process heaven help me 🤣

Sorry, but what about age spots, unwanted hairs, barcode mouth, jowls, jiggly neck, bingo wings, to name but a few ageing delights?

user2848502016 · 21/06/2025 19:00

I have them too, always had some but they suddenly multiplied when I turned 40!

Lollyl88 · 21/06/2025 19:13

@Allseeingallknowingwhat a great list 😂

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Ilovemychocolate · 21/06/2025 20:14

Lollyl88 · 21/06/2025 18:43

@IlovemychocolateGlad I’m not the only one. I’ve never known myself having so many. Dreading hitting 40 next year as it is 😂 If it’s part of the aging process heaven help me 🤣

I’m 57.
You have worse to come! 🤣

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