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There's a soft small purple thing near my auns it has been there for 3 years never changed and no pain and 2 moles could it be skin cancer?
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See MD: What you are describing may be a varicose vein (like a hemorrhoid). Best to have area examined by your doctor or a colorectal surgeon. What you can do currently is avoid constipation--eat more fiber and drink more water. Do not strain at stooling.
Answered 8/31/2014
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