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I had very bad sunburn on my legs to the point of it blistering and bleeding, now i have what looks like a freckle that's never been there before.

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Dr. Robert Uyeda answered

Wait until your: sunburn heals, and if the freckle persists, show it to your doctor. Any pigmented skin lesion is suspicious for a melanoma, especially if it is new or enlarging.

Dr Beck agreed

Answered 9/8/2014

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A member asked:

I had very bad sunburn on my legs to the point of it blistering and bleeding, now i have what looks like a freckle that's never been there before.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Uyeda answered

Dr Beck agreed

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