<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> Hi Folks, Sorry it took so long to respond but most Doctors, even good ones move at a snails pace. My responses from the list were astounding, thank you to the many people who wrote: -malabsorption -too much acid in diet -need of folic acid -thrombocytopenic pupura -caused by vitamins -vitamin deficiency -comes with getting older -comes along with auto immune diseases -it is nothing at all -have no idea but have it(mostly got this one) I went to my doctor and he ran blood tests for clotting and internal bleeding. All came back fine. He then sent me to a dermatologist and I saw him yesterday. The dots, which I have lots of, measure less than one millimeter. I have about five that are about 2-3 millimeters. He said these are blood vessels and are hereditary. They are nothing to worry about. If I want they can be removed like any mole. He said I probably always had them, but only noticed recently when afew became large. Boy turning 40 has really changed my life! Thanks again to all who responded. Ria