Red spots appearing on the skin can stem from various causes, ranging from benign to requiring medical attention.
Among the common culprits are allergic reactions, residual marks from acne, vascular birthmarks, angiomas, overproduction of proteins, heat rash, insect bites, leaking capillaries, and autoimmune conditions.
Petechiae and Purpura: These are tiny red dots resulting from damaged blood vessels or capillaries. Stress, coughing, or certain medications can trigger them. While usually harmless, they might indicate underlying platelet disorders.
Cherry Angiomas:
These small, raised, bright red bumps occur due to blood vessel overgrowth. Typically harmless, they tend to appear in older individuals.
Heat Rash:
Sweat trapped in sweat ducts causes itchy, red dots on the skin.
Allergic Reactions:
Redness can stem from allergic reactions to food, substances, medications, or insect stings.
Folliculitis:
Inflammation of hair follicles, often due to bacterial or fungal infections, results in red, pus-filled dots on the skin.
Cellulitis:
A bacterial skin infection leading to redness and swelling, often requiring antibiotics.
Impetigo:
A contagious bacterial infection, particularly affecting children, characterized by red sores that ooze fluid and form crusts.
Vasculitis:
Involving inflammation of blood vessels, often associated with autoimmune disorders or infections.
Hemangiomas:
Birthmarks resulting from abnormal blood vessel growth, typically harmless but may require medical attention.
Home remedies for managing and alleviating red dots include:
Aloe Vera: Apply fresh aloe vera gel extract on the skin twice daily for 15 to 20 minutes.
Coconut Oil: Massage freshly cleaned skin with coconut oil and leave it overnight for optimal results.
Dandelion: Boil dandelion root powder in water, strain, and sip for detoxification.
Should you notice changes in the red dots or patches, consult a doctor. Maintain a healthy lifestyle and diet rich in fruits, vegetables, juices, and healthy fats.
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Lisa Whelchel, ‘Facts of Life’ actress, chose her Christian morals over her Hollywood career
Lisa, now 60, thankfully felt supported and hear by the writers and creators of the show, explaining, “I’m sure there were some parts that I wasn’t offered, but that’s OK. I don’t feel like I had any backlash because of it.”
This was not the only time the actress made a choice between fame and faith. She famously turned down the role of Rachel on “Friends,” feeling it would deal too often with sexual topics.
“I don’t regret not taking that opportunity. My kids, on the other hand… I remember my daughter once said, ‘Are you telling me that [Jennifer Aniston’s ex] Brad Pitt could have been my father?”
The star also has been friends with many other like-minded stars, including late “Happy Days” star Erin Moran.
Moran even claimed that Whelchel is the one to have helped her find Jesus Christ after the two met for the NBC made-for-T.V. movie “Twirl”.
Lisa herself found God by chance when she was just 10. Dressed in their only nice dresses, she and a friend decided to go somewhere fun in their special clothes. They wound up at a neighborhood church.
Whelchel realized that she could get free donuts and orange juice every week if she attended Sunday school. Over time, of course, it became more than that.
“Every time I walked through those church doors, it felt like my heart had found its home.”
It’s clear that the actresses’s faith has led her on the right path throughout her career and family life. In addition to her fulfilling marriage with Pete, Lisa finds immense joy in her children and three grandchildren.
According to her, they hold the utmost importance in her life, reflecting the deep love and significance she places on her role as a parent. She frequently shares adorable moments of her grandchildren on Instagram, showcasing her immense pride in them and the deep affection she holds for them.
”Just to know your children are solid, have good hearts, and have found spouses who are amazing people who love them — there is no greater joy,” she says.
We are certainly impressed that she was able to be so forthright in her faith at so young an age.
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