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I keep getting many new spots (birthmarks) on my face. they are different shades of brown and different sizes. are they freckles or something serious?

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Dr. Stuart Winkler answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Nephrology & Dialysis

Marks on face: light brown spots which persist and worsen can be a sign of an underlying disease. Neurofibromatosis a genetic disease can present with brown patches and over time tumorous growths. I would advise you to go to a dermatologist.

Answered 9/29/2016

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