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I have two spots on my arm that resemble a brown recluse spider bite. but i live in new york. what could it be?

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Spider bite: It is impossible to give you an answer without seeing a picture of the lesion. See a dermatologist to rule out melanoma

Answered 9/12/2014

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A member asked:

I have two spots on my arm that resemble a brown recluse spider bite. but i live in new york. what could it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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