What could cause these red spots to continuously develop on my hands? (photo)

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What are possible causes of red spots turning dark on the skin? (photo)

The most likely cause is post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. The prior red spots suggest some form of skin inflammation. When skin inflammation occurs, the skin's pigment forming cells (melanocytes) produce excessive pigment (melanin). This excess pigment "drops" to the lower layers of the skin (dermis) and are engulfed by the skin's scavenger cells (melanophages). Scratching and sun exposure tend to make the pigmentation worse. As the pigment is located in the deeper layer of the skin, its clearance will be slow and gradual, often taking many months to fade away.

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Could these tiny red spots on my face and limbs be due to cherry angiomas? (photos)

Campbell de Morgan spots, also known as cherry angiomas, are common, harmless red spots that tend to appear in middle to older age individuals. They are formed by proliferating, dilated small blood vessels. These do not need to be treated unless it is for cosmetic reasons. They do tend to bleed quite a lot when poked of scratched at. Treatment options include electrocautery or lasers to effectively close off the blood vessel. None of these will ever turn cancerous or lead to any potential long term effects on your health. It is possible to develop new ones though.

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