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The patch of skin on my arm looks like a bruise. is it skin cancer?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Have the lesion: Evaluated by a dermatologist. I encourage my patients to see their dermatologist annually for a head to toe evaluation.

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 10/1/2013

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