Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD Red spots on the skin can appear for a variety of reasons, ranging from harmless to potentially serious conditions. They can be caused by simple irritants ...

Spots can also look very different depending on your skin tone. Some pink, red, or brown spots are more obvious on fair to ...

There are numerous potential causes for red spots to form on the skin ... Atopic dermatitis can be itchy and painful. Skin becomes dry, red, and cracked. If it’s scratched too much, an infection ...

Xeroderma (dry skin) can appear as dry, white, purple, or red flaky patches on your skin. Skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis can make you more prone to experiencing dry skin patches.