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Patch of skin darker then rest tanish no bumps,doesn't hurt,not red, had for 10+years, never bothered me don't think skin cancer what could it be?
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Birth mark: It is likely a harmless birth mark. You may ask your doctor to look at it next time you see your doctor. See this site for information and pictures of different types of birth marks. http://www.mayoclinic.org/birthmarks/sls-20076683?s=1
Answered 5/16/2014
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