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I woke up and i had new mold on my face (brown dots) and arms and my skin is dry and peeling. whats wrong?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

See a dermatologist: You should seek out a dermatologist to evaluate this. It is not possible to solidly identify the cause of your problem in this limited venue. Good luck.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/24/2017

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Derm eval: These lesions need to be visualized & a history needs to be obtained in order to make an accurate diagnosis.

Answered 10/24/2017

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