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I just noticed a big black patch in front of my neck on the left side. it does not itch or irritate. what could it be?
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Needs exam: We can't help you over the internet. You need a physician, possibly a dermatologist, to tell you what it is. It could be an isolated skin issue or a sign of something else going on somewhere else in your body. Follow-up to make sure worst-case scenarios are ruled out.
Answered 12/4/2014
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