I have red dots under my skin. Best described as little clusters of veins. Any clues what it's called? Face + hands most affected.

[SingingSteph22]

It's not birthmarks and it's not anything like eczema, i've had lazering as a child but the dots have returned....

[markhp]

Hi,

These are probably so-called spider naevi. These can be just one of those things, but can also be associated with pregnancy, and other a few other conditions. They are likely quite harmless and the treatment of choice is, once again, laser therapy. Be sure you go to see a Laser Specialist (specifically a Consultant Dermatologist) who will be able to confirm the diagnosis, discuss the need for any further investigation, and if appropriate, consider laser treatment for you.

Kind regards.

[Shell567]

Hi SingingSteph, it could be any number of things. As markhp says it sounds harmless, but as it's persisting see your GP just in case.

Here's 2 links to some info on spider angiomas (spider naevi).

DermNet NZ: Angiomas dermnetnz.org/vascular/angi...

Patient.co.uk: Spider Naevus patient.co.uk/doctor/spider...

[Cindyione]

It is called telangectasias (not sure of the spelling) but they are veins that come up on the skin and not much you can do but have them lasered. I have them on my face , arms , and hands but pretty harmless unless you get ones that bleed you need to have it taken care of! Raynaud's disease is a factor in this but I also have scleroderma so not sure which one is the worse for it! Not pretty🙁 Hang in there😉 I've also picked up rheumatoid arthritis which is definitely the worse of the three. Take care👍