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Removal of pinpoint red spots on the skin (petechiae). Will laser treatment help?

Mirage456Aug 12, 2015
I have always have pinpoint red spots on my skin (the dermatologist told me they were hereditary). I now have a larger number of them on my arms and have a few on my face ( I am 60) and would like to know there is a laser treatment that might eliminate them. The ones on my arms are not that distressing but having those on my face does not please me at all. Is there any type of laser resurfacing or remedy to remove these. I would be grateful for your advice. Kind regards in advance

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Dr. Benjamin Rechner, MD
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Answered on Aug 13, 2015
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