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I have a birthmark like mark near my wrist. it is light brown and i didn't have it before. what might it be?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Not all birthmarks: are present at birth, Need to see lesion to determine what it is. But other diagnoses can include fungal infections, postinflammatory hyperpigmentation to name a few, see derm for answers and treatment options
Answered 11/21/2014
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See a dermatologist: "Birthmark" is not a diagnosis. It is not possible to speculate about this from your description. An exam by a skin specialist is the best chance for an accurate definition
Answered 8/15/2014
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