red spot

Flushed skin patch

A red spot is a localized area of redness on a surface, typically skin.

On skin, red spots may indicate irritation, infection, allergy, or a minor injury: The doctor examined the red spots on her arm.

The Great Red Spot is a massive, persistent storm on Jupiter—a defining feature of the planet visible through telescopes for centuries.

Related
  • blemishVisible flaw or mark
  • markVisible impression or sign
  • dotSmall circular mark
  • pimpleInflamed skin bump
  • blotchIrregular colored mark

skin irritation · bug bite · blood blister · stain · birthmark · storm · great · planet · acne · freckle · ladybug · blood · splotch · crimson · scarlet · lesion · rash · cherry

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Opposites
color

red spotwhite spot

Pale marking on something

green spot · black spot

visibility/presence

red spotclear skin

Blemish-free facial surface

bruise

skin condition type

red spotvitiligo

Melanocyte-loss skin condition

bruise

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G