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A member asked:

My gf has skin nodules and the doctors don't know what they are. who should she see?

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A dermatologist: A dermatologist may be able to diagnose these nodules based on appearance; if the appearance is not diagnostic, a skin biopsy can be done to make a definitive diagnosis.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 4/15/2016

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