Unexplained bruising or bleeding could be a sign of cancer, a charity has warned. Blood Cancer UK explains that unexplained bruising is a common symptom of blood cancer. Blood cancer, which includes ...

Red spots on the skin can be alarming, especially when they appear suddenly or without explanation. While many of these spots are harmless, others may be signs of an underlying health condition.

You may see small spots in the skin (petechiae) or larger discoloured patches (purpura). "These look like a rash but are actually clusters of small bruises.

In fact, what may look like a rash, may not be one after all. "You may see small spots in the skin (petechiae) or larger discoloured patches (purpura)", they warn.

HIV causes changes to the immune system, which may result in skin irritation. An HIV rash that's itchy, reddish or dark purplish, and painful may develop.