What are these small red spots on my skin?

Hello Anonymous,

Without seeing these spots, it is difficult to suggest a diagnosis. Do the spots resemble those in this photo?
http://www.sciencephoto.com/media/260661/view
If so, they can be petechiae, which are pinpoint, round spots that appear on the skin as a result of bleeding under the skin. Petechiae commonly appear in clusters and may look like a rash. Usually flat to the touch, they do not lose color when you press on them.

Petechiae may indicate a number of conditions, ranging from minor blood vessel injuries to serious medical conditions, such as idiopathic thrombocytopenia purpura or vitamin K deficiency.

I understand that having no health insurance make going to see the doctor, let alone a dermatologist, results in a major financial burden. Is there a health clinic at your local hospital? In some locations, there are specialty clinics that offer patients medical care at little or no cost.

I hope that you do have this looked at .

Maryann