The tongue has lots of small spots or dots on it for taste and sensation. If spots are an unusual color or cause irritation, they may indicate an infection, past injury, or other condition.

Oral herpes rarely causes tonsillitis. But if HSV-1 does reach your tonsils, you might see white or red spots in the form of cold sores. If those sores leak fluid they can cause shallow cavities ...

These spots are most common in newborns, but can affect people of all ages. 3. Eczema (atopic dermatitis) Eczema is a chronic condition characterized by dry, itchy, red skin. While white spots are ...