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What are the little red blood dots that show up on the skin? They are the size of a pin prick. I had one or two for a while now…but i noticed i have like a dozen more now. i have them mostly on my chest and stomach

Tiny red pin prick dots on the skin are most likely petechiae. Petechiae are caused by broken capillaries which result in a small amount of blood depositing in the skin. Most often, petechiae are benign findings but sometimes they can signify an underlying medical condition such as low platelets, anemia, bleeding disorder, or autoimmune disease.

The best evaluation for petechiae is with a physical exam and blood test to evaluate the platelet count.