Medically reviewed by Soma Mandal, MD With petechiae, you may notice tiny red, purple, or brown spots that occur when ...

Red spots on the skin can be alarming, especially when they appear suddenly or without explanation. While many of these spots ...

Red or purple spots on your skin may be hives or acne. However, they can also indicate a health condition, including an infection or autoimmune disease. Your skin’s health and appearance shift ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am an 84-year-old male and have had atrial fibrillation for many years. In 2022, I had the Watchman procedure. Prior to the Watchman implant, I took Eliquis to help prevent strokes.

That mysterious dark spot on your arm. The raised bump that appeared overnight. The cluster of tiny dots near your shoulder. When new marks appear on your skin, it’s natural to feel concerned about ...

White spots on the skin are rarely a sign of skin cancer and may instead link to other conditions. However, it is important to carefully examine the color and other changes to a spot. White spots on ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I had a tuberculosis (TB) skin test for my new job in May, and it was negative. They did a blood test in July. I have a question about a positive T-SPOT blood test for TB. They did a ...

Dark spots on skin are often considered a cosmetic concern. Small, brown patches on the face, hands, shoulders and arms are dismissed as “harmless”. Certainly, most of these spots are benign and ...