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I have a red little dot on my face. looks veiny. it is the size of a pimple but won't go away ?

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Dr. Mark Christensen answered

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Get it checked: I recommend seeing your Family Doctor to get this checked out. It could be a benign (non-harmful) thing, but it could also be a skin cancer, dilated blood vessel, or a few other things. The only way to know for sure is to be seen by your doctor. Good luck.

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Answered 8/8/2016

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A member asked:

I have a red little dot on my face. looks veiny. it is the size of a pimple but won't go away ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mark Christensen answered

Dr Russo and another doctor agreed

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