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A member asked:

I think i have cancer of the skin. was small pale flat growth for years now pinker and bigger and itchy?

6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Possibly: This could be a skin cancer and should be evaluated by your dermatologist.

Answered 8/15/2012

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Dr. Timothy Mountcastle answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Biopsy: Biopsy is the only way to know for certain.

Dr Biermann agreed

Answered 7/29/2012

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See doctor: See a dermatologist for proper diagnosis and treatment. A biopsy is required to confirm the diagnosis. Any suspicious lesions need to be properly evaluated.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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