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A member asked:

My toe is blotchy and the other is a more light brown color. is this melanoma?

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Dr. Ronald Oberman answered

Need examination: Cannot determine anything without evaluation. Many possibilities. See Dermatologist or Podiatrist.

Dr Willson and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 6/8/2015

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