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Black spot on skin be caused by a spider bite?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Possibly: A black eschar (dead tissue) can form in the middle of ulcerated skin.

Dr Pappas agreed

Answered 4/29/2018

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