Puntini rossi sulla pelle? 11 possibili cause: quando preoccuparsi e quando no

or days

✅ Treat with antihistamines — see a doctor if breathing is affected.

 

6. Keratosis Pilaris (“Chicken Skin”)

What it is: Rough, red or flesh-colored bumps on arms, thighs, cheeks

Cause: Keratin buildup clogging hair follicles

Who: Common in teens and people with dry skin or eczema

Treatment: Moisturizers with lactic acid or urea

✅ Harmless — but can be improved with skincare.

 

7. Insect Bites (Mosquitoes, Fleas, Bed Bugs)

What they are: Red, itchy bumps — often in clusters or lines

Clue: Appear overnight, especially on exposed skin

Treatment: Anti-itch cream, antihistamines

✅ Rule out infestations if bites are recurring.

 

8. Fungal Infections (Ringworm, Tinea)

What it is: Red, circular, scaly patches — may have a raised edge

Misnomer: Not caused by worms

Treatment: Antifungal creams (clotrimazole, terbinafine)

✅ Spreads easily — treat early.

 

9. Autoimmune Conditions (Lupus, Vasculitis)

What it is: Red dots from inflamed blood vessels

Clue: Come with other symptoms —